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VO12 VUJ

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,409 mi
Last recorded36,409 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 VUJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 36,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 29,677 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 21,405 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 21,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 21,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 21,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 18,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges also cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking & damage on side wall

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges also cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2019 18,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges also cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking & damage on side wall

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges also cracking

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 15,951 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 13,036 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer shoulders

Pass 3 Mar 2016 10,172 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage outer wall and slightly cracked

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside Front tyre slight damage outer wall and slightly cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2015 7,250 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 VUJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

VO12 VUJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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