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VO12 OPZ

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,602 mi
Last recorded98,602 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 OPZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 98,602 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 90,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 80,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 70,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 61,530 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 27 Mar 2021 53,105 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 44,616 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 36,208 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 3 Apr 2018 27,942 miles

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

Rear Tyres are cracking in tread lines

Pass 7 Apr 2017 19,455 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 14,944 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 10,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OPZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VO12 OPZ, 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 OPZ registered?

VO12 OPZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is VO12 OPZ safe to buy?

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