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AV12 OEB

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

102,435 mi
Last recorded102,435 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 102,435 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays

Pass 22 Apr 2025 99,025 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 96,294 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 95,947 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 92,515 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 89,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/45/16 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 82,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-5000 miles approx + lip on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 75,821 miles

Chip On Windscreen On Passenger Side

Fail 24 May 2019 75,821 miles

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

Chip On Windscreen On Passenger Side

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 72,215 miles

Offside Front worn low on inner edge.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 69,626 miles

Offside Front tyre worn in inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 39,205 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 OEB 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 OEB, 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 OEB registered?

AV12 OEB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AV12 OEB safe to buy?

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