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ST12 KXA

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,434 mi
Last recorded92,434 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 KXA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 92,434 miles

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 inner face slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge no tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

front brakes binding slightly

fuel tank straps rusty

parts of rear axle rusty

rear suspension bump stops some deterioration

small chips in screen

undertray fitted obscuring some test items

Fail 8 Jul 2022 92,433 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded underneath front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 inner face slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge no tread (5.2.3 (e))

front brakes binding slightly

fuel tank straps rusty

parts of rear axle rusty

rear suspension bump stops some deterioration

small chips in screen

undertray fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 20 Jul 2021 85,937 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jul 2021 85,937 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 77,257 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 77,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 68,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 59,484 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 21 Jul 2017 50,633 miles

slight kerbing damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2017 50,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight kerbing damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,219 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 28,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on insides of tread

both rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 24 Jul 2015 28,710 miles

both front tyres wearing on insides of tread

both rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

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 KXA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KXA, 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 KXA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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