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AK12 VUM

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,867 mi
Last recorded98,867 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VUM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2026 98,867 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 93,771 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 86,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 80,369 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 78,056 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 75,634 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges and side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake lagging in operation

Pass 11 Mar 2020 72,163 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,770 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2017 61,283 miles

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

UNDER BODY TRIMS FITTED

Pass 17 Feb 2017 56,705 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,147 miles

front tyres are worn on edges

steering is notchy

Pass 20 Feb 2015 36,458 miles

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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AK12 VUM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 AK12 VUM, 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 AK12 VUM registered?

AK12 VUM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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