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AU12 VUJ

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

15,995 mi
Last recorded15,995 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VUJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 15,995 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 15,544 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 14,936 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 14,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have small cuts but no cords exposed

Pass 16 Jan 2023 14,311 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 12,917 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 11,597 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 10,257 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 8,716 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 7,513 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 6,435 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 5,218 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 3,814 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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AU12 VUJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White 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 AU12 VUJ, 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

How do I check the history of AU12 VUJ?

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What year was AU12 VUJ registered?

AU12 VUJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AU12 VUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 VUJ 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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