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VO12 ZYF

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,295 mi
Last recorded52,295 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 ZYF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 52,295 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 48,034 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 45,933 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 44,307 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 44,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 43,095 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 36,215 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 34,051 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 30,655 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 26,621 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 22,923 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack in treads

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in treads

Offside Front tyre starting to crack in treads

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack in treads

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front wipers split and starting to smear but still clear windscreen effectively

Pass 26 Feb 2016 19,313 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 24 Feb 2015 14,629 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 ZYF is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZYF, 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 ZYF registered?

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

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