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VK12 UCR

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,941 mi
Last recorded59,941 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 UCR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 59,941 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jan 2026 59,898 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2025 53,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 53,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 46,674 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 41,083 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 38,425 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 36,357 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 34,832 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 31,947 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 31,947 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 29,747 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 27,800 miles

rear tyres has slightly cracking to tread

Pass 28 Jan 2016 25,264 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 17,286 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges.

Both rear tyres have slight distortion of tread.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 UCR is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UCR, 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 UCR registered?

VK12 UCR is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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