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ST12 VBD

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,261 mi
Last recorded120,261 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 VBD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 120,261 miles

Central Front Coolant leak

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2026 120,261 miles

Central Front Coolant leak

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 118,317 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 118,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 116,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 116,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 111,994 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner track rod has slight play

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 103,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 94,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 94,212 miles

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 78,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 66,613 miles

covers fitted over engine and under vehicle

Fail 16 Jul 2019 66,507 miles

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

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

covers fitted over engine and under vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2018 50,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing slightly uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing slightly uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 13 Jul 2018 50,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing slightly uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing slightly uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2017 34,449 miles

Front brake pads low.

n/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 22,579 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 17,878 miles

nearside wiper blade split

steering coupling noisy

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 VBD is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ST12 VBD, 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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ST12 VBD is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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