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AV62 DZA

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,491 mi
Last recorded98,491 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 DZA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 98,491 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 98,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 93,243 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 91,388 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 87,125 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 87,123 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 85,229 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 76,397 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 68,916 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and also has slight outer sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished, has cuts, wearing on inside and is also going out of shape (strong advise)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' three chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear heat shield over back box is loose

Fail 10 Apr 2018 63,625 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and also has slight outer sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished, has cuts, wearing on inside and is also going out of shape (strong advise)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' three chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear heat shield over back box is loose

Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,682 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,780 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 DZA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White 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 AV62 DZA, 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 DZA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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