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GU12 JFE

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,305 mi
Last recorded44,305 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 44,305 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 44,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 38,538 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 34,521 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 30,611 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 28,662 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 26,725 miles

steering noisy on lock to lock, further investigation required.

Pass 23 Mar 2020 25,203 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 21,702 miles

Steering rack noisy when carrying out lock to lock test

Fail 19 Mar 2019 21,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack noisy when carrying out lock to lock test

Pass 23 Mar 2018 19,157 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 16,402 miles

knock from steering when doing lock to lock

Pass 17 Mar 2016 13,440 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 10,133 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 JFE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JFE, 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 JFE registered?

GU12 JFE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is GU12 JFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 JFE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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