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SP12 VFA

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,228 mi
Last recorded41,228 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 VFA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 41,228 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP PORRUS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 38,845 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

underside undersealed front to rear

Pass 16 Jan 2024 35,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 31,606 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 31,594 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 29,007 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 29,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 26,970 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 26,960 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 25,550 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 25,550 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 25,036 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Unable to inspect rear seat belts due to obstruction

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,467 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 21,161 miles

Rear exhaust section leaking

Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,477 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 17,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,260 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 VFA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SP12 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

SP12 VFA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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