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VK12 XGY

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,814 mi
Last recorded62,814 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 XGY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 62,814 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 61,268 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 59,638 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 57,967 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 55,876 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 53,916 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 52,060 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 52,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 49,943 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 49,940 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 48,155 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 48,155 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 9 Jun 2017 45,034 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 30,327 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 17,076 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 17,076 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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 XGY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red 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 XGY, 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 XGY registered?

VK12 XGY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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