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TAZ 9722

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,457 mi
Last recorded121,457 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 9722
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 121,457 miles

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

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

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

General corrosion

Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 118,384 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underbody corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2025 118,382 miles

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

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underbody corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2024 113,878 miles

underbody surface rust

Pass 16 Jan 2023 109,826 miles

under body surface rust

Pass 8 Feb 2022 106,219 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 104,810 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 104,324 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 104,324 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 98,912 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 98,815 miles

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

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

Seat belt not functioning as intended Will not recoil (7.1.2 (c))

Front pads low

Pass 8 Mar 2018 93,117 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,601 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 84,601 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 67,367 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 67,367 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,799 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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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TAZ 9722 is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 TAZ 9722, 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 TAZ 9722 registered?

TAZ 9722 is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is TAZ 9722 safe to buy?

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