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SY12 VAU

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,055 mi
Last recorded76,055 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 VAU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 76,055 miles

underside has been undersealed

Fail 5 Jan 2026 76,051 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

UNDERSIDE HAS SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 23 May 2025 74,494 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 69,574 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 64,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both top strut mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 59,410 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 53,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2021 53,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 46,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 42,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded at exposed ends. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2019 42,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded at exposed ends. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,212 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 31,385 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 25,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 19,425 miles

o/s/f tyre has numerous cuts on sidewall

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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SY12 VAU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc 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 SY12 VAU, 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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SY12 VAU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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