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AK12 VUY

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,960 mi
Last recorded66,960 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VUY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 66,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 57,711 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 57,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 47,838 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 39,992 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 30,393 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 28,485 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 26,768 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 25,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 22,831 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 19,822 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 16,072 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 12,161 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearsde front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

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 VUY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

AK12 VUY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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The MOT history for AK12 VUY 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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