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DY62 ZRE

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,707 mi
Last recorded39,707 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 ZRE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 39,707 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 36,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 33,870 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 31,521 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 29,909 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 26,565 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 25,636 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 22,890 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking/ perishing and starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 21,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 17,612 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 195 45 16 ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 13,088 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 12,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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DY62 ZRE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DY62 ZRE, 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 DY62 ZRE registered?

DY62 ZRE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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The MOT history for DY62 ZRE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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