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DG62 VUH

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,466 mi
Last recorded71,466 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 VUH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 71,466 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Pedal rubber is worn through. (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover is split/damaged.

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover is split/damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 71,466 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Pedal rubber is worn through. (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover is split/damaged.

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover is split/damaged.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 66,729 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose wing mirror unit loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 66,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose wing mirror unit loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 63,244 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 63,243 miles

Central Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits emissions too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak weld to back box corroded and leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 57,688 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 53,786 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 53,786 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 50,246 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 47,779 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 43,068 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 36,970 miles

engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2017 31,399 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 31,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 25,591 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 19,058 miles

lower steering colume is knocking when being turned

Fail 7 Jul 2015 19,058 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

lower steering colume is knocking when being turned

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 VUH is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VUH, 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 VUH registered?

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

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