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AU12 VUV

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,269 mi
Last recorded61,269 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VUV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 61,269 miles

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))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 61,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 16 Jul 2024 58,663 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 52,831 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight free play in steering column

Pass 21 Jul 2022 48,320 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2021 43,341 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 38,844 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 33,134 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 27,662 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 27,662 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 21,702 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Jul 2016 17,468 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 12,473 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 11,318 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 VUV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

AU12 VUV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AU12 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 VUV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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