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GF12 VWY

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,511 mi
Last recorded64,511 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 VWY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 64,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front images are poor

Pass 6 Dec 2024 61,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 61,859 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

windscreen wipers not fully tested.

Pass 8 Dec 2023 59,187 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 59,187 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 57,793 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 57,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 55,084 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 55,084 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 53,049 miles

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 48,924 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/f. tyre tyre outer sidewall damaged.

o/s/f. windscreen washer jet faulty.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 3 Jul 2019 48,924 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/f. tyre tyre outer sidewall damaged.

o/s/f. windscreen washer jet faulty.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 45,403 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 45,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 42,521 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 35,672 miles

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

childseat fitted; unable to test adult seatbelt

offside front tyre tread starting to wear low

Pass 17 Apr 2015 32,864 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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GF12 VWY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GF12 VWY, 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 GF12 VWY registered?

GF12 VWY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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The MOT history for GF12 VWY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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