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DG62 VVP

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,467 mi
Last recorded51,467 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 51,467 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 51,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 49,455 miles

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

Offside inner rack end slight play

Fail 18 Sep 2024 49,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside inner rack end slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2023 47,080 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 47,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 44,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 42,615 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 40,859 miles

Both front lower ball joints leaking grease

No blade on rear wiper

Pass 25 Sep 2019 38,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper split

osf bottom suspension arm rear bush splitting

Pass 29 Sep 2018 33,560 miles

Rear wiper blade split

osf bottom suspension arm rear bush slightly splitting

Pass 29 Sep 2017 28,046 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 19,525 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inside edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inside edge

wiper blades worn and nearside splitting

Pass 3 Sep 2015 9,737 miles

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 VVP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

DG62 VVP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 October 2012.

Is DG62 VVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 VVP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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