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ST12 JBU

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,211 mi
Last recorded50,211 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 JBU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 50,211 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 50,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine oil sump corroded and leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2025 47,475 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 47,475 miles

Emissions unable to be completed hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 45,924 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 45,924 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 45,915 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2023 44,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 42,134 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 39,931 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 39,931 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 37,253 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 33,197 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 33,162 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2018 29,594 miles

Drivers wiper blade end torn

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

Pass 11 May 2017 25,488 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 21,272 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 May 2015 16,596 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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ST12 JBU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JBU, 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 JBU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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