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VN12 KJE

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,447 mi
Last recorded27,447 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 KJE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 27,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 25,507 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 23,891 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 22,357 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 21,401 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 21,401 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 20,761 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 19,925 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 18,482 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 15,687 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 10,788 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 8,740 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 6,662 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 KJE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KJE, 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 KJE registered?

VN12 KJE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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The MOT history for VN12 KJE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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