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FP62 OSM

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,637 mi
Last recorded73,637 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 OSM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 73,637 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 71,543 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 71,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb maybe in wrong (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 66,442 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 66,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 61,232 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 57,554 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 57,549 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 54,353 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 54,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fuel tank exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2019 50,516 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut & damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 45,057 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 39,823 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,348 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 27,299 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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FP62 OSM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FP62 OSM, 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 FP62 OSM registered?

FP62 OSM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is FP62 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 OSM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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