Mazda 2 Tamura (2012)
2012 Mazda 2 Tamura
CarHunch analysed 148 real MOT records for the 2012 Mazda 2 Tamura. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2012 Mazda 2 Tamura falls short of the UK average, with a 73.3% first-time pass rate against the typical 80%, signalling slightly weaker reliability as these cars age. The good news is there are no dangerous defects recorded across the 148 vehicles tested, so safety-critical failures aren't a pattern here.
At an average mileage of 70,437 miles for a 12-year-old car, these Mazdas are running fairly hard but not excessively so. The 0.84 average failures per vehicle and zero advisories suggest issues are usually fixable faults rather than minor wear concerns, so budget for repairs but don't expect nickel-and-diming—before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection to catch any hidden wear that's slipped past MOT.
What to check before buying a 2012 Mazda 2 Tamura
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (83%) | 123 | 86.7% | 1 |
| Petrol (16%) | 24 | 3.7% | 0.04 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Mazda 2 Tamura vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Mazda 2 Tamura vehicles fall between 48,322 and 75,749 miles.
2012 Mazda 2 Tamura — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 96 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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