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DU62 AYP

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,827 mi
Last recorded110,827 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 AYP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 110,827 miles

Chip in windscreen

General underbody corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column knocking

Fail 2 Apr 2026 110,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Chip in windscreen

General underbody corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column knocking

Pass 11 Apr 2025 104,999 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 104,976 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 100,606 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Outer C.V boot has a small hole leaking grease

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 100,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti roll bar drop link making contact with shock absorber causing damage

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Recording device removed and placed in glove box

Pass 28 Mar 2023 97,978 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jul 2022 92,477 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 82,661 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 74,534 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 69,369 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 69,369 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 59,266 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 51,232 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 51,232 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,585 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Knock felt threw steering wheel on lock to lock checks

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

N/S/R tyre valve core starting to perish

O/S/R tyre cracking open in tread

Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 34,473 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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DU62 AYP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red 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 DU62 AYP, 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 DU62 AYP registered?

DU62 AYP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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