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VO12 BYX

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,657 mi
Last recorded140,657 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 BYX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 140,657 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jul 2025 140,655 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2024 132,028 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 132,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 123,158 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 114,552 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 114,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 106,861 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 106,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2020 98,539 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 90,568 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 90,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 82,673 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 68,579 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 68,257 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 50,544 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 50,544 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,134 miles

front discs are slightly lipped

nearside wiper slightly split

rear tyres have slight cracks

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 BYX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BYX, 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 VO12 BYX registered?

VO12 BYX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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