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EO12 VLR

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,487 mi
Last recorded30,487 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 VLR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 30,487 miles

front brake pads close to limits

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

surface rust on rear sub frame

Pass 27 Feb 2025 30,224 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 29,634 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 28,677 miles

rear tyres are starting to crack

Pass 28 Feb 2022 27,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyres cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2021 24,938 miles

front arm rear bushes are starting to split

Pass 21 Feb 2020 23,798 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 20,626 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 17,301 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 15,228 miles

Offside Front tyre slight deterioration/cracking outer tread

Pass 25 Feb 2016 13,136 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 10,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EO12 VLR is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EO12 VLR, 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 EO12 VLR registered?

EO12 VLR is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EO12 VLR safe to buy?

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