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CV62 LUA

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,762 mi
Last recorded85,762 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 LUA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 85,762 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 79,265 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted , obstructing view to brake pipe inspection

Fail 15 Jan 2025 79,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted , obstructing view to brake pipe inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2024 73,038 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounts and rear seat belt mounts have surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 65,372 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle has surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 57,697 miles

Front front brake discs,,lipped and worn...keep check...

Fail 17 Jan 2022 57,697 miles

Rear fog lamp not working rear fog light not working,. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front front brake discs,,lipped and worn...keep check...

Pass 27 Jan 2021 49,726 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 43,894 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 36,759 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 36,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 29,490 miles

Front offside tyre wearing on inside nearside tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2017 22,388 miles

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Pass 4 Nov 2015 16,286 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 16,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CV62 LUA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CV62 LUA, 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 CV62 LUA registered?

CV62 LUA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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