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AV62 SHZ

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,202 mi
Last recorded58,202 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 SHZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 58,202 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 58,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 47,730 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 37,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked on outer sidewalls, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked on outer sidewalls, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 28,032 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 17,351 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 17,071 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 16,650 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight interference (4.2.3 (c))

Front both headlights staring to fog up

Front both shock gators split

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged scrubbed on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 16,062 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 15,476 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 14,297 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 12,281 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front both tyres have cuts in side wall

all tyres perished

Pass 20 Oct 2015 10,059 miles

both front tyres have damage to sidewalls

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 SHZ 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 92.3%.

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 SHZ, 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 AV62 SHZ registered?

AV62 SHZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is AV62 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 SHZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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