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AU62 RHO

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,541 mi
Last recorded71,541 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 RHO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 71,541 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 71,541 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 61,315 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 54,583 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 51,246 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 47,092 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 43,748 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 36,760 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 30,211 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 24,376 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 19,392 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 14,174 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AU62 RHO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AU62 RHO, 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 AU62 RHO registered?

AU62 RHO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AU62 RHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 RHO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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