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VO12 UFJ

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,500 mi
Last recorded57,500 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 UFJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 57,500 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 54,349 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 52,302 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 48,109 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 48,108 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 45,359 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 43,161 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 43,160 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 41,200 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 41,200 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 37,159 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 33,551 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 28,980 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 28,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge also cracked and perished

Pass 22 Feb 2016 23,008 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge also cracked and perished

Pass 19 Feb 2015 16,772 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 16,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 UFJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UFJ, 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 UFJ registered?

VO12 UFJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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