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DG62 VUS

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,436 mi
Last recorded42,436 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 VUS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 42,436 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 40,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 39,055 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 39,055 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 37,014 miles

Front Wipers smearing screen

Nearside Head lamp beam pattern starting to blur

Nearside Head lamp lens discolouring

Fail 16 Sep 2022 37,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Also bush starting to pop out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wipers smearing screen

Nearside Head lamp beam pattern starting to blur

Nearside Head lamp lens discolouring

Pass 18 Sep 2021 33,538 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 33,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre is cracking between tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 37,834 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 37,834 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 29,307 miles

Front tyre wearing inner tread

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside wiper poor

Pass 20 Sep 2018 26,338 miles

Nearside Front cuts outer side wall

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 26,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front cuts outer side wall

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 22,630 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 19,395 miles

intermediate shaft clunking when turning

Pass 11 Sep 2015 15,779 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 15,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre near bald on inner edge & has several cuts to the outer sidewall

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 VUS is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VUS, 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 VUS registered?

DG62 VUS is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is DG62 VUS safe to buy?

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