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DE62 VHZ

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,101 mi
Last recorded74,101 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 VHZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 74,101 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 72,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 69,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 66,201 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 64,392 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 63,087 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 59,884 miles

Front both shock absorber rubbers split

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 52,735 miles

Front both front shock absorber covers split

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 43,455 miles

Front tyres worn edges /light cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn edges and cracking inside treads

Pass 16 Dec 2016 35,033 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 35,033 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 30,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VHZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

DE62 VHZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is DE62 VHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 VHZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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