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AF62 VFL

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,443 mi
Last recorded96,443 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 VFL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 96,443 miles

Offside Rear Secure heat shield x 2

Fail 8 Sep 2025 96,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Secure heat shield x 2

Pass 11 Sep 2024 92,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner Inner Tyre Edge Wear

Offside Front Inner Inner Tyre Edge Wear

Pass 11 Sep 2023 88,391 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 83,197 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 79,809 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 78,601 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 78,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2019 73,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 67,340 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 67,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,220 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 50,656 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,837 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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AF62 VFL 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 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF62 VFL, 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 AF62 VFL registered?

AF62 VFL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is AF62 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 VFL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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