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VA12 HUP

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,029 mi
Last recorded88,029 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 HUP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 88,029 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 83,359 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 83,359 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 77,470 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 71,501 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 64,956 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 64,956 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 59,631 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 55,202 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 51,267 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 44,832 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 36,279 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 29,400 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 29,395 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damaged 195/45/R16/80W TOYO PROXE.R31 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 23,051 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 HUP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 HUP, 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 HUP registered?

VA12 HUP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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