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TJZ 2816

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,193 mi
Last recorded132,193 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJZ 2816
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 May 2025 132,193 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 130,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 128,638 miles

Front both front upper strut mounts slight roughness

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler + fuel lines from tank front ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from arch to drum becoming rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from arch to drum becoming rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 May 2023 128,630 miles

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

Front both front upper strut mounts slight roughness

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler + fuel lines from tank front ()

Headlamp aim too low both n/s + o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from arch to drum becoming rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from arch to drum becoming rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 126,552 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2022 126,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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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TJZ 2816 is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TJZ 2816, 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 TJZ 2816 registered?

TJZ 2816 is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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