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EO12 VLS

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,188 mi
Last recorded62,188 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 VLS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 62,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion front subframe,inner sills,inner rear sills,rear axle,mounts,rear chassis,rear crossmember

Pass 7 Jul 2025 57,782 miles

surface corrosion front subframe,shockers,outriggers,inner sills,rear axle,mountings,rear crossmember

Fail 7 Jul 2025 57,782 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

surface corrosion front subframe,shockers,outriggers,inner sills,rear axle,mountings,rear crossmember

Pass 10 Jul 2024 53,744 miles

surface corrosion front subframe,shockers,rear axle,chassis,inner rear sills,crossmember

Pass 10 Jul 2023 44,567 miles

surface corrosion front subframe,sump,inner siils,inner rear sills,rear chassis,rear axle

Fail 10 Jul 2023 44,567 miles

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

surface corrosion front subframe,sump,inner siils,inner rear sills,rear chassis,rear axle

Pass 18 Jul 2022 39,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 36,786 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 36,786 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 34,079 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 34,079 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 29,661 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Cracking Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Cracking Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 29,657 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing Brake Reservoir cap missing tape been fitted overTop (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Cracking Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Cracking Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 25,906 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 22,525 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 19,101 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 15,751 miles

front tyres wearing on shoulders , n/s is down to 3mm - rec. alignment check

Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,210 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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EO12 VLS is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EO12 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

EO12 VLS is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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