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GU12 HPE

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,866 mi
Last recorded70,866 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 HPE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 70,866 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 70,865 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2025 63,154 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 59,953 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 59,953 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 59,938 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 54,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 54,776 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn NS + OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 45,793 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 41,603 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 36,753 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 32,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 27,530 miles

Child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 23,539 miles

Child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 18,354 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 HPE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HPE, 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 HPE registered?

GU12 HPE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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