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DG62 VUA

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,262 mi
Last recorded84,262 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 VUA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 84,262 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 82,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under vehicle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

all under vehicle componets showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2024 80,730 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 78,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to assess brake pipes due to covering of grease (1.1.11 (c))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Fail 18 Jul 2023 78,086 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of nearside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of off side front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres 195-50-15v are cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2022 72,766 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 61,620 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 53,419 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 47,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 47,150 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 39,670 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 31,356 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 22,482 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 15,646 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 14,889 miles

undertray fitted

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 VUA 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 86.7%.

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 DG62 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

DG62 VUA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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