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VE61 LJK

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,438 mi
Last recorded39,438 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 LJK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 39,438 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 38,458 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 37,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 36,922 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 35,553 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 137,678 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 33,196 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 31,245 miles

underbody shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2019 27,041 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 23,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

both rear tyres cracking/perishing between treads

under body shields fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2017 19,573 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 16,435 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 11,760 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 LJK is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol 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 LJK, 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 LJK registered?

VE61 LJK is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is VE61 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 LJK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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