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AK12 VUR

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,525 mi
Last recorded62,525 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 62,525 miles

rear axle surface rust

Fail 2 Oct 2025 62,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear axle surface rust

Pass 24 Sep 2024 53,491 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 50,557 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper slight oil mist

Pass 20 Sep 2022 47,187 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 47,187 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 43,192 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2021 43,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 40,746 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 36,830 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 33,472 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 27,928 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 21,809 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 17,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 17,408 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 VUR is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK12 VUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 VUR registered?

AK12 VUR is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AK12 VUR safe to buy?

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