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VO12 YXR

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,765 mi
Last recorded86,765 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 86,765 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 83,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 83,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 79,091 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 75,841 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 70,494 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,921 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 58,389 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 56,211 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 43,875 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 31,239 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 31,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 30,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Mar 2016 30,048 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside windscreen wiper blade worn/split

Pass 11 Mar 2015 16,874 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 YXR is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YXR, 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 YXR registered?

VO12 YXR is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is VO12 YXR safe to buy?

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