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VO12 VUR

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,326 mi
Last recorded98,326 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 98,326 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 91,340 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 83,966 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 76,365 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 67,050 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 58,820 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 54,289 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 49,829 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear stepped/worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 43,076 miles

Front tyres worn on edges 2-3mm

Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,218 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,046 miles

Damage to nearside front bumper

Rear tyres stepped on shoulders

Fail 14 Mar 2016 31,046 miles

Damage to nearside front bumper

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Rear tyres stepped on shoulders

Pass 20 Mar 2015 23,815 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 23,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 VUR is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

VO12 VUR is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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