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ST12 KXL

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,553 mi
Last recorded80,553 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 KXL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 80,553 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 80,553 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 75,037 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 75,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

corrosion on underside chassis rails and floor

Pass 6 Aug 2021 74,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2021 74,101 miles

Emissions not tested oil level too low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2020 67,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear door damaged but no sharp edges

rear axle bushes slightly split

various suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2020 67,527 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear door damaged but no sharp edges

rear axle bushes slightly split

various suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 60,929 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

slight wear in front suspension arm rear bushes

slight wear in rear axle bushes

Pass 19 Jul 2018 53,956 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 47,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 47,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,190 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 KXL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KXL, 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 KXL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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