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ST12 JCJ

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,898 mi
Last recorded62,898 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 JCJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 62,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight age related corrosion at certain components (front subframe)

Fail 1 Apr 2026 62,893 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight age related corrosion at certain components (front subframe)

Pass 24 Mar 2025 60,388 miles

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

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 At Wheel Cylinder (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 At Wheel Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 60,388 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 57,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 57,531 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top Mount Broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Arm Rear Bush Has Separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Arm Rear Bush Starting To Separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 54,856 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 54,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge outer sidewall. 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 51,347 miles

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

age related corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2022 51,347 miles

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

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

age related corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2021 48,333 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

age related corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2021 48,331 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush 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))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

age related corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2020 44,850 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 44,850 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 37,908 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 37,908 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 32,878 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 29,220 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 25,278 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 25,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,918 miles

front tyres worn edges

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 JCJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JCJ, 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 ST12 JCJ registered?

ST12 JCJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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