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AV12 AKF

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,890 mi
Last recorded123,890 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 AKF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 123,890 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 123,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 121,764 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2025 121,764 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front tyres cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2024 119,067 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slight wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2023 113,142 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 102,530 miles

Both the front shock absorber dust shrouds are split.

Both the rear tyre inner edges are slightly feathered.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 94,831 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 89,412 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2019 76,918 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 66,801 miles

passenger wiper splitting

Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,488 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 36,648 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 22,823 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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AV12 AKF is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc 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 AV12 AKF, 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 AV12 AKF registered?

AV12 AKF is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AV12 AKF safe to buy?

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