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DA12 VLP

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,532 mi
Last recorded64,532 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 VLP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 64,532 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS 4-5mm, perishing, both have a nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 64,532 miles

Headlamp aim too low NS & OS, adjusted and corrected (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS 4-5mm, perishing, both have a nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 52,007 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 42,659 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 34,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge and outside sidewall cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 34,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge and outside sidewall cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 26,072 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 19,919 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 14,815 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 13,321 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 11,627 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 9,307 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 7,339 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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DA12 VLP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DA12 VLP, 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 DA12 VLP registered?

DA12 VLP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DA12 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 VLP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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