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VN12 YKG

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,310 mi
Last recorded85,310 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 YKG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 85,310 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 85,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 77,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 68,330 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 61,661 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 56,688 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 55,680 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 51,839 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 51,839 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 44,300 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 37,061 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 32,624 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,069 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 18,254 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 YKG is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YKG, 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 YKG registered?

VN12 YKG is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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