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ST12 JCU

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,763 mi
Last recorded72,763 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 72,763 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2024 70,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

age related corrosion on underside of vehicle

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 May 2023 67,420 miles

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2022 64,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2022 64,814 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack casing fractured and stability or attachment of casing affected (2.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 56,711 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 46,356 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 46,356 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 38,444 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 30,412 miles

o/s front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 10 May 2017 21,387 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 14,730 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 10,013 miles

noise from steering coupling

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 JCU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ST12 JCU, 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 JCU registered?

ST12 JCU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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