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FV62 DWD

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,033 mi
Last recorded88,033 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 DWD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 88,033 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 83,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer sidewall damaged not exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 79,093 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 73,198 miles

Front Steering notchy/noisy lock to lock

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 67,866 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 67,863 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,412 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Outer Sill covers fitted

Rear Lower General under body corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2018 56,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 56,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 50,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre in poor general condition

Offside Rear Tyre in poor general condition

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,378 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 43,378 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 32,820 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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FV62 DWD is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV62 DWD, 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 FV62 DWD registered?

FV62 DWD is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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