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VJZ 2197

2013 Mazda 2 Tamura

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,704 mi
Last recorded38,704 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 2197
MakeMazda
Model2 Tamura
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 38,704 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 37,354 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 35,741 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2024 35,608 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 34,436 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 34,423 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 32,311 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 32,289 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 27,278 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 24,482 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 21,779 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2 Tamura?

Based on 3,833 MOT tests across 539 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
5,213
Miles/Year
539
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken AT THE BOTTOM 1
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1
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VJZ 2197 is a 2013 Mazda 2 Tamura in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 Tamura fails its MOT is coil spring broken at the bottom, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VJZ 2197, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was VJZ 2197 registered?

VJZ 2197 is a 2013 Mazda 2 Tamura, first registered on 16 September 2013.

Is VJZ 2197 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJZ 2197 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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