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VO12 ZYU

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,703 mi
Last recorded59,703 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 59,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 58,359 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 55,303 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 55,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 52,013 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 47,903 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 45,131 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 43,773 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,051 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,178 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,369 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,808 miles

nearside rear tyre worn thin on inner edge but no cords exposed at this time

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 ZYU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

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

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