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VO12 ZZD

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,077 mi
Last recorded30,077 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2026 30,077 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 29,394 miles

Both front shock absorbers have perished bushes

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective perished bush ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 28,557 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 26,403 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 23,784 miles

Both front shock absorbers have split dust boot covers

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 21,811 miles

Both front shock absorbers have split dust boot covers

Pass 23 Mar 2020 20,204 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 17,437 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 15,861 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 14,072 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 11,687 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut to sidewall not showing cords

Pass 13 Mar 2015 9,959 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 ZZD 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 100%.

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 ZZD, 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 ZZD registered?

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

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