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AV62 DYD

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,471 mi
Last recorded48,471 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 DYD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 48,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front ignition switch,stiif to turn key sticking some times.

Pass 8 Nov 2024 44,050 miles

Front noise from steering rack but in good working order.

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 44,050 miles

Front noise from steering rack but in good working order.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smears screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smears screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 39,035 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 33,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 29,730 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 28,379 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brakes front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 25,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 22,170 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 19,308 miles

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE .

Fail 24 Aug 2017 19,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front STEERING RACK HAS KNOCKING NOISE ON LOCK TO LOCK.

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE .

Pass 15 Aug 2016 15,198 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 10,242 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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AV62 DYD is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 AV62 DYD, 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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AV62 DYD is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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