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AF62 VGP

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,019 mi
Last recorded92,019 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 VGP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 92,019 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Feb 2026 92,019 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2025 80,359 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2024 75,378 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 72,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth, wearing thin on edges, cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth, slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth, wearing thin on edges, cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 64,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth, wearing on outer edge, cracking in tread, outer sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 59,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 59,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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 15 Oct 2020 55,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 55,403 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 26 Oct 2019 50,273 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 43,404 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 35,793 miles

both front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2016 24,236 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 12,546 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall cords not exposed.

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 VGP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red 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 AF62 VGP, 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 VGP registered?

AF62 VGP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is AF62 VGP safe to buy?

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