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AO61 KUV

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,891 mi
Last recorded75,891 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 KUV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 75,891 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 73,174 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 70,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 69,124 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 67,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play will need replacing soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering clonks when turning

Pass 8 Feb 2021 64,584 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 62,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/45/16 w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 59,017 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 54,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 54,609 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 47,656 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 40,600 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 33,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AO61 KUV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc 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 AO61 KUV, 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 AO61 KUV registered?

AO61 KUV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is AO61 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 KUV 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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