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GU12 TZL

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,310 mi
Last recorded63,310 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 TZL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 63,310 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 63,310 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 60,972 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 58,049 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 52,936 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 52,932 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 48,283 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 43,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 40,230 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 35,162 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 29,777 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 29,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 23,867 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges and perishing

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2016 18,199 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges+cuts

rear tyres wearing on edges+perishing

Fail 3 Mar 2016 18,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges+cuts

rear tyres wearing on edges+perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2015 10,141 miles

nearside front tyre perished + cut's on outer wall

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

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 TZL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU12 TZL registered?

GU12 TZL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is GU12 TZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 TZL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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