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VN12 UFW

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,146 mi
Last recorded72,146 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 72,146 miles

undertrays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 64,902 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 64,902 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 56,310 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 47,880 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cuts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 40,601 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 40,600 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2016 34,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 26,532 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 UFW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN12 UFW, 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 UFW registered?

VN12 UFW is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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