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ST12 AOH

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,368 mi
Last recorded99,368 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 AOH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 99,368 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside wing mirror outer plastic casing damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2025 99,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside wing mirror outer plastic casing damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2024 91,549 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 79,985 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 79,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 69,987 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 69,987 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 64,436 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 64,430 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 52,889 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 52,889 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 May 2018 35,765 miles

both front tyres perished and worn on inside

Fail 7 May 2018 35,765 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres perished and worn on inside

Pass 4 May 2017 22,502 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 22,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 16,425 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 9,866 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 53,109 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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ST12 AOH is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ST12 AOH, 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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ST12 AOH is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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