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SP12 VEK

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,959 mi
Last recorded50,959 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 VEK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 50,959 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 33,052 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 30,851 miles

Corrosion of all steering and suspension components

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted to both sides

Rear Outer Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened handbrake cable joint links on both sides (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 28,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

adjustable steering column noisy

Pass 2 Mar 2022 26,760 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 24,502 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 23,808 miles

Engine/undercovers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2019 21,372 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 18,415 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 15,798 miles

Engine/undercovers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 13,477 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 11,078 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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SP12 VEK is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SP12 VEK, 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 SP12 VEK registered?

SP12 VEK is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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The MOT history for SP12 VEK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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