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VA12 DCF

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,974 mi
Last recorded55,974 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 DCF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 55,974 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 54,886 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 51,515 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 51,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 48,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BADLY, INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BADLY, INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 44,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 41,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 37,288 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT AT ENDS (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 33,180 miles

Nearside Front TYRE DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKS IN TREADS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 28,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO MINIMUM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 22,577 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 17,058 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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VA12 DCF is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White 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 VA12 DCF, 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 VA12 DCF registered?

VA12 DCF is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is VA12 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 DCF 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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