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DE62 HWU

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,120 mi
Last recorded84,120 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 HWU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 84,120 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 67,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 65,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 62,479 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 59,919 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 56,662 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 56,662 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 52,806 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 45,585 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 37,800 miles

Nearside Front mc pherson strut bearing noisy

Pass 25 Sep 2017 30,976 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 26,812 miles

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Nearside Front tyre has a cut in tread exposing cords but NOT in excess of requirements

Nearside Front tyre has splits/cracks in sidewalls but NOT expsoing cords

Nearside Front tyre has splits/cracks starting to appear in sidewalls

Offside Front tyre has splits/cracks in sidewalls but NOT exposing cords

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Sep 2015 22,429 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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DE62 HWU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 DE62 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

DE62 HWU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is DE62 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 HWU 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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