Mazda 2 Ts (2012)
2012 Mazda 2 Ts
CarHunch analysed 117 real MOT records for the 2012 Mazda 2 Ts. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Mazda 2 TS falls slightly short of the UK average with a 75.8% first-time pass rate versus 80%, suggesting it's a fraction more troublesome than typical for its age, though no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect. The petrol variants show a robust 87.8% pass rate, indicating the powertrain itself is fundamentally sound.
At 56,425 miles median, these cars are running well below the expected mileage for a 12-year-old (typically 80,000+), which actually works against the pass rate—lower-mileage cars often have dormant wear issues that reveal themselves during MOT. With an average of 0.82 failures per vehicle and virtually no advisories, problems tend to be acute rather than creeping, so prioritise a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, exhaust, and brake components if you're considering one.
What to check before buying a 2012 Mazda 2 Ts
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 (86%) | 101 | 87.9% | 0.95 |
| Petrol (14%) | 16 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Mazda 2 Ts 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 Ts vehicles fall between 41,629 and 71,721 miles.
2012 Mazda 2 Ts — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 81 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% 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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