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FV62 XNN

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,121 mi
Last recorded84,121 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 XNN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 84,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 82,011 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Aug 2024 82,011 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 76,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 69,473 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 61,135 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 54,945 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 48,851 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2019 48,805 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 41,499 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 41,452 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 35,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 31,086 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 24,577 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 XNN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XNN, 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 XNN registered?

FV62 XNN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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