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AV12 KPL

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,000 mi
Last recorded107,000 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 KPL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 107,000 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 103,431 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 101,702 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 93,165 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 82,872 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 82,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 73,933 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 61,881 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 51,077 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 39,706 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 28,653 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 18,490 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,549 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 KPL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon 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 KPL, 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 KPL registered?

AV12 KPL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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