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AF62 VHZ

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,386 mi
Last recorded90,386 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 90,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 10 Oct 2025 90,385 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 2 Oct 2024 86,254 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 82,748 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 82,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 78,734 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and offside rear slight perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 72,696 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 67,636 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath vehicle front to rear slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield slightly loose round fuel tank

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2019 59,888 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 50,334 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 40,914 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavy on inner edge, out of shape near cords, perishing/ cracking cut's and split's

Offside Rear tyre worn heavy on inner edge, out of shape near cords, perishing/ cracking cut's and split's

Pass 4 Oct 2016 30,584 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 22,566 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 22,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre bald on inner edge

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 VHZ 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 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

AF62 VHZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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