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VX12 KWH

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,732 mi
Last recorded86,732 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 KWH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 86,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 85,569 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2024 83,947 miles

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Apr 2024 83,947 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 81,461 miles

fuel tank heat shield slightly loose

Pass 28 Apr 2022 79,379 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 79,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 76,924 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 73,102 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 66,914 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 60,889 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 51,304 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 51,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2016 39,298 miles

nearside rear tyre perished worn on edges

offside rear tyre perished worn on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2015 29,658 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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VX12 KWH is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX12 KWH, 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 VX12 KWH registered?

VX12 KWH is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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