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AV61 VBP

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,179 mi
Last recorded86,179 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 VBP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 86,179 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tyre treads / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front door mirror cover cracked / damaged

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Jan 2022 81,966 miles

Offside Front door mirror cover damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2021 77,625 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 77,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,357 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 74,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 68,758 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 68,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2018 53,460 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail in the tread

both rear tyres have a small cut in the tread

Pass 14 Jan 2016 37,154 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 24,338 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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AV61 VBP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV61 VBP, 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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AV61 VBP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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