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GU12 HMV

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,821 mi
Last recorded105,821 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 HMV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 105,821 miles

Heat shield insecure at rear.

Fail 11 Dec 2025 105,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heat shield insecure at rear.

Pass 30 Dec 2024 100,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 99,807 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 99,807 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 93,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 93,758 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 90,131 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Mar 2022 90,130 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2021 80,188 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,267 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 58,314 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 46,050 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge and slight damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2017 38,506 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,483 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 30,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,322 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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GU12 HMV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,811 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU12 HMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU12 HMV registered?

GU12 HMV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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