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FV62 JZN

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,989 mi
Last recorded64,989 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 JZN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 64,989 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 64,986 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 62,226 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Adjacent to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded Adjacent to tank ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 59,922 miles

Central fuel pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central location (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 59,922 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central fuel pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central location (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 57,031 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 57,031 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 53,508 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components underneath.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 53,508 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion in various places & on various components underneath.

Exhaust heat shield is loose.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 49,210 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 45,350 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 38,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 38,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 35,168 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 31,225 miles

curb damage to n/s/f tyre

rear tyres badly splitting

Pass 28 Aug 2015 25,613 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 25,613 miles

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

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 JZN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FV62 JZN, 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 JZN registered?

FV62 JZN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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