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VK12 KXX

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,591 mi
Last recorded45,591 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 KXX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 45,591 miles

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

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))

Rear axle corroded

general chassis corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2024 38,074 miles

underside heavily corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2024 38,072 miles

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

underside heavily corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 35,396 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 31,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,177 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 23,065 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 18,596 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2015 14,737 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 KXX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KXX, 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 KXX registered?

VK12 KXX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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