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VN61 NUX

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,703 mi
Last recorded80,703 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 NUX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 80,703 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 73,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 66,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 60,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 54,117 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 48,028 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 43,455 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 39,803 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 35,836 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 30,471 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 24,796 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 21,801 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,801 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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VN61 NUX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White 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 VN61 NUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN61 NUX registered?

VN61 NUX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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The MOT history for VN61 NUX 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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