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VA12 DCU

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,343 mi
Last recorded118,343 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 118,343 miles

Central General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 110,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 99,672 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2022 90,325 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 90,296 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 84,853 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 84,852 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 80,410 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,757 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2018 58,999 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,451 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 46,451 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre and bald inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,081 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,190 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 24,152 miles

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

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

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 DCU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VA12 DCU, 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 DCU registered?

VA12 DCU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is VA12 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 DCU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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