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GU12 TZG

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,299 mi
Last recorded24,299 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 TZG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 24,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 24,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 24,270 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 23,625 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 22,831 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 21,820 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 21,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

front suspension corroded

rear brake pipes starting to show corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2019 20,516 miles

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

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

front wipers poor condition

Pass 10 May 2018 17,163 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes perishing

both front tyres wearing on inner edges + slightly wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres slightly perishing on outer edges + slightly stepping on inner edges

misting of oil around both steering rack boots

Pass 2 Jun 2017 15,601 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 12,945 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2015 9,462 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 TZG is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TZG, 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 TZG registered?

GU12 TZG is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is GU12 TZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 TZG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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