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EO12 VLW

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,816 mi
Last recorded114,816 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 VLW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 114,816 miles

All brake pipes heavily greaded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 114,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 107,783 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 107,781 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 102,357 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 102,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 96,883 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 89,279 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 89,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 88,084 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough macpherson strut top mounting bearing slightly rough when rotated (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 88,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough macpherson strut top mounting bearing slightly rough when rotated (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 82,808 miles

Offside Front tyre has a short split in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2016 71,383 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 VLW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

EO12 VLW is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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