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AU12 VUM

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,734 mi
Last recorded60,734 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VUM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 60,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 60,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 56,689 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 52,898 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 46,183 miles

Front stone chip in window

Pass 19 Feb 2021 37,047 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 37,047 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 31,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 19,343 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 6,972 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 5,596 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 4,225 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 2,946 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 VUM 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 84.6%.

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 VUM, 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 AU12 VUM registered?

AU12 VUM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is AU12 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 VUM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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