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SO12 VUJ

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,650 mi
Last recorded52,650 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 VUJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 52,650 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2025 50,759 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 50,756 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 43,151 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 43,151 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 42,055 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 40,633 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 39,368 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 38,275 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 38,275 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 31,193 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 26,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 21,673 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 15,817 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,069 miles

nsf wiper rubber torn

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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SO12 VUJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,498cc 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 SO12 VUJ, 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 SO12 VUJ registered?

SO12 VUJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is SO12 VUJ safe to buy?

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