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VN12 HZE

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,539 mi
Last recorded33,539 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 HZE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 33,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear slight corrosion by suspension mount

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp lens deteriorating slightly

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge slightly / offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2024 30,119 miles

Front N/S & O/S brake pads getting low --discs wearing

Front N/S & O/S tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 30,119 miles

Front N/S & O/S brake pads getting low --discs wearing

Front N/S & O/S tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 26,525 miles

Front N/S & O/S brake discs and pads wearing.

Knock in steering -- Recommend attention.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 24,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S -- Pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Slight knock in steering.

Pass 19 Aug 2021 22,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough knock in steering column / rough recommend attention (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 20,968 miles

Exhaust corroding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2019 19,304 miles

Center and rear exhaust sections corroding

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wearing on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brakes -- uneven application / release 23% (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 19,304 miles

Center and rear exhaust sections corroding

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wearing on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brakes -- uneven application / release 23% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 18,613 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edges , with side wall perishing .

Pass 17 Aug 2017 16,655 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2016 13,416 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2016 13,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2015 9,643 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 9,296 miles

rear wiper blade has split.

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 HZE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc 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 HZE, 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 HZE registered?

VN12 HZE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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