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VN12 BEU

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,528 mi
Last recorded90,528 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 BEU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 90,528 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 83,906 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 83,906 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 75,775 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 68,810 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2022 61,666 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 58,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 53,590 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 53,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 47,592 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 41,498 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,815 miles

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

slight noise on steering column when rotated

Pass 18 May 2016 28,386 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge feathered

Fail 18 May 2016 28,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb fitted wrong (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre inner edge feathered

Pass 14 May 2015 22,119 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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VN12 BEU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red 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 VN12 BEU, 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 VN12 BEU registered?

VN12 BEU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is VN12 BEU safe to buy?

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