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DE62 HWS

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,051 mi
Last recorded49,051 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 HWS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 49,051 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight knocking noise from steering

slight play o/s/f rack arm

Fail 6 Aug 2026 49,051 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight knocking noise from steering

slight play o/s/f rack arm

Pass 7 Aug 2025 43,889 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 36,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight knocking inside steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2023 27,615 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 20,334 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 19,996 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 19,459 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 18 Sep 2019 18,400 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Sep 2018 16,845 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Sep 2017 14,155 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 20 Sep 2017 14,155 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Sep 2016 10,883 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 7,547 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 7,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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DE62 HWS is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE62 HWS, 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 DE62 HWS registered?

DE62 HWS is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DE62 HWS safe to buy?

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