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GJ12 VNP

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,702 mi
Last recorded58,702 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 VNP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 58,702 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 55,203 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 52,066 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 49,804 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2022 49,804 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2022 47,177 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 44,811 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 44,811 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 41,476 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 41,476 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 39,144 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 31 Jan 2018 36,794 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 32,819 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 27,068 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on edges and perished

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 22,085 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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GJ12 VNP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ12 VNP, 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 GJ12 VNP registered?

GJ12 VNP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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