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AO62 HBB

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,224 mi
Last recorded114,224 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 HBB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 114,224 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Oct 2025 114,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2024 101,194 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 89,859 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 78,550 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 65,589 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 65,589 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 54,735 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 47,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45R 16 80V KUMHO (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 38,162 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 29,057 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 20,131 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres slight cracking in tread

under trays and sill trims fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 9,657 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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AO62 HBB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AO62 HBB, 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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AO62 HBB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 October 2012.

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