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EO12 VPA

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,306 mi
Last recorded42,306 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 VPA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 42,306 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 39,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 36,744 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 34,616 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 34,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 31,628 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 29,522 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 27,452 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 24,763 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 21,795 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 19,144 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 15,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 12,519 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 VPA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VPA, 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 VPA registered?

EO12 VPA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is EO12 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 VPA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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