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VA12 FYH

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,139 mi
Last recorded95,139 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 FYH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 95,139 miles

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

Rear underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2025 92,760 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front rear under body slightly corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2025 92,760 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front rear under body slightly corrosion

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 90,050 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 86,340 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 77,952 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 77,952 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 65,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 -3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 52,974 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 52,974 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 43,388 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 33,764 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 30,976 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 24,321 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2015 18,272 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 FYH is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 VA12 FYH, 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 FYH registered?

VA12 FYH is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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