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ST12 JFY

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,095 mi
Last recorded69,095 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 JFY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 69,095 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 69,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 69,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 68,064 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 68,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 65,470 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack end

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 61,006 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 60,989 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 57,150 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 54,104 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 51,808 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 41,827 miles

covers fitted to underside

side skirts fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2017 31,728 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Aug 2016 23,005 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,819 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 JFY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JFY, 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 JFY registered?

ST12 JFY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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