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AK12 VUU

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,847 mi
Last recorded136,847 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VUU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 136,847 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 123,539 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 110,032 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 97,001 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 96,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Mar 2022 83,385 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2021 70,801 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 57,477 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,542 miles

signs of feathering to n/s/r tyre on inner edge

signs of perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 18 Apr 2018 42,324 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 36,707 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 29,266 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2015 19,725 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 VUU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

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

Is AK12 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 VUU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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