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AU12 VUS

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

59,768 mi
Last recorded59,768 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VUS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 59,768 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 59,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split and cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 54,017 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 45,618 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 39,946 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 32,885 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones rear inner bushes split near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 23,439 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear inner bushes getting perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Mar 2020 16,810 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 15,496 miles

slight movement on steering column

Pass 7 Mar 2018 12,746 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 10,999 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 9,249 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 7,584 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 VUS is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red 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 AU12 VUS, 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 VUS registered?

AU12 VUS is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is AU12 VUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 VUS 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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