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VU12 WOH

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,049 mi
Last recorded46,049 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 WOH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 46,049 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 44,760 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2024 42,870 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 42,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern / cut off lens poor condition (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern just ok for test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 40,845 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough knocking when rocked (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 38,881 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

knocking in steering column when rocked

Fail 7 Feb 2022 38,881 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

knocking in steering column when rocked

Pass 15 Feb 2021 36,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 34,803 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

knocking in steering when rocked

Pass 21 Feb 2019 32,287 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

knocking in steering when rocked

Pass 20 Feb 2018 28,326 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 23,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 18,831 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 13,620 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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VU12 WOH is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU12 WOH, 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 VU12 WOH registered?

VU12 WOH is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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