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VK12 AAU

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,489 mi
Last recorded59,489 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 AAU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 59,489 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Front corrosion to subframe

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering clunk when turning

Pass 3 Jul 2025 59,022 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 59,022 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 58,488 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 30 Jun 2023 55,485 miles

Steering column U joint slightly worn/ clunking when turning

Fail 30 Jun 2023 55,485 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column U joint slightly worn/ clunking when turning

Pass 5 Jul 2022 51,395 miles

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

General corrosion to exhaust system

General corrosion to rear suspension

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 51,395 miles

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

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

General corrosion to exhaust system

General corrosion to rear suspension

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 46,898 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf and nsf,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn has play,advise (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower heat shield loose,advise

Rear Lower osr and nsr inner sills have some corrosion,advise

Pass 23 Jun 2020 44,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge, cracking and cut (no cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge, cracking and cut (no cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 37,633 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 33,117 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 28,430 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 23,289 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 15,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 15,921 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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VK12 AAU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK12 AAU, 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 VK12 AAU registered?

VK12 AAU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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