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DG62 TZY

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,815 mi
Last recorded81,815 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 TZY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 81,815 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 81,815 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 78,625 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 73,751 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 73,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 69,591 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 69,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 62,282 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 56,541 miles

The nearside rear tyre tread is cracked and perished

The rear footbrake imbalance is 30% which would suggest that service/repair may be required

Fail 25 Sep 2020 56,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

The nearside rear tyre tread is cracked and perished

The rear footbrake imbalance is 30% which would suggest that service/repair may be required

Pass 13 Sep 2019 50,303 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp E beam horizontal image is set at the upper limit of 0.5%, and aiming too far right of the 0% limit

The engine oil level is at the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations

Pass 25 Sep 2018 41,586 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 41,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear screw in tyre. 185/55/15

Pass 15 Sep 2017 31,559 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 21,304 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 10,662 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 10,647 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DG62 TZY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG62 TZY, 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 DG62 TZY registered?

DG62 TZY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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