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TJZ 5342

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,185 mi
Last recorded49,185 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJZ 5342
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 49,185 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 47,019 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 45,200 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 43,490 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 42,305 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 40,886 miles

slight notch in steering

Pass 20 Mar 2020 39,610 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,758 miles

Central heat shield around fuel tank loose

Front steering has slight notch lock to lock

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 5342 is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 5342, 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 5342 registered?

TJZ 5342 is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is TJZ 5342 safe to buy?

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