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ST12 VAM

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,178 mi
Last recorded55,178 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 VAM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 55,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 52,875 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 50,517 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 47,000 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 46,988 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 39,331 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 39,331 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 27,936 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 27,936 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2016 17,726 miles

scratches on windscreen

steering coupling noisy

Pass 24 Jun 2015 13,228 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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ST12 VAM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ST12 VAM, 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 ST12 VAM registered?

ST12 VAM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is ST12 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 VAM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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