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AV12 AKO

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,095 mi
Last recorded36,095 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 AKO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 36,095 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 36,095 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 34,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower body corroding.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower body corroding.

Offside Front Lower body corroding.

Offside Rear Lower body corroding.

Pass 4 Mar 2024 33,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 30,981 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 29,230 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 27,457 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 26,020 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 22,903 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2018 20,067 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2017 16,364 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2016 13,313 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 10,267 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 AKO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White 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 AV12 AKO, 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 AKO registered?

AV12 AKO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is AV12 AKO safe to buy?

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