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VE61 KNO

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,955 mi
Last recorded130,955 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 KNO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 130,955 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers on under body & parts

Pass 11 Jan 2025 130,035 miles

covers on under body & dirty

Pass 28 Sep 2023 129,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 126,555 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

black paint under body and inner wings corrosion under body

Pass 11 Sep 2021 123,492 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,206 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 92,320 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 80,785 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 67,173 miles

Nearside Front sidewall has light damage

Fail 9 Nov 2017 67,173 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front sidewall has light damage

Pass 2 Nov 2016 53,002 miles

E.M.L light on

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2015 32,803 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear child seat

Pass 15 Oct 2014 9,832 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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VE61 KNO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VE61 KNO, 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 VE61 KNO registered?

VE61 KNO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is VE61 KNO safe to buy?

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