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VK12 ADX

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,530 mi
Last recorded40,530 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 ADX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 40,530 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Rear axle bushes worn but not excessive

Pass 4 Mar 2025 37,443 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 34,365 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 31,484 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 31,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage lightly rubbing Steering Feels ( Lumpy ) (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 28,889 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 28,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 26,010 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 23,157 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 19,843 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 16,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 13,182 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 9,813 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 6,417 miles

nearside rear seat belt defective

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 ADX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK12 ADX, 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 ADX registered?

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

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The MOT history for VK12 ADX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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