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VO12 BYM

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,268 mi
Last recorded131,268 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 BYM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 131,268 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 131,259 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 126,183 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 120,650 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 115,671 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 110,211 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 104,996 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 100,983 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 97,940 miles

Central heatshield adrift 1 end,unlikely to fall off

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 97,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracking,cords can be seen 205 45 zr 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracking,cords can be seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central heatshield adrift 1 end,unlikely to fall off

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 94,988 miles

Central exhaust heatshield adrift at one end

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage,no cords visible

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged,no cords visible

Fail 7 Feb 2018 94,988 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Central exhaust heatshield adrift at one end

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage,no cords visible

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged,no cords visible

Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,397 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 91,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 83,698 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,587 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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VO12 BYM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO12 BYM, 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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VO12 BYM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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