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VO12 ZZA

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,426 mi
Last recorded37,426 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 ZZA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 37,426 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 37,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam changed bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 26,155 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 23,558 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 20,868 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 19,051 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 17,312 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 15,653 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 15,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 14,068 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge of tread

Pass 18 Mar 2017 13,451 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 12,425 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 11,541 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 ZZA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZZA, 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 ZZA registered?

VO12 ZZA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is VO12 ZZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 ZZA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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