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VO12 ZYC

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,534 mi
Last recorded106,534 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 106,534 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Oct 2025 106,525 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2024 87,274 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 79,450 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 70,138 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 70,138 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 61,155 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 53,125 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 45,619 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F tyre has wear to edges

Offside Front O/S/F tyre has wear to edges

Pass 9 Oct 2018 34,829 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 33,349 miles

exhaust system has slight corrosion

front brake pads getting low

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 18 Mar 2017 29,361 miles

front brake discs slight wear

nearside front tyre 3mm and worn outer edge

nearside front tyre outer wall slight damage

offside front tyre wearing both edges

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,738 miles

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,829 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 ZYC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White 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 ZYC, 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 ZYC registered?

VO12 ZYC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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The MOT history for VO12 ZYC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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