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VO12 ZZC

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,974 mi
Last recorded83,974 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 ZZC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 83,974 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 83,973 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 82,085 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 82,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 78,003 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 77,752 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 67,940 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 56,379 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 46,672 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 34,952 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 25,225 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 22,158 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 16,951 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 16,907 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 15,554 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 ZZC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

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

Is VO12 ZZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 ZZC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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