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VK12 OKH

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,421 mi
Last recorded173,421 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 OKH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 173,421 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

suspension components in various stage of corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2025 171,047 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 162,744 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

suspension rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2024 162,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

suspension rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2023 145,705 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 132,464 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 107,516 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 96,559 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 81,247 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,583 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,537 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 61,528 miles

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,456 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 30,181 miles

NSF wiper blade split but not effecting drivers view to the road at this stage

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 OKH is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OKH, 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 OKH registered?

VK12 OKH is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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