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FV62 XNW

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,256 mi
Last recorded123,256 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 XNW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 123,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 123,256 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 121,452 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 120,411 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 100,588 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 100,588 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 91,273 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 80,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

clunking on steering coloum

Pass 20 Apr 2021 79,267 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 79,225 miles

steering column noisy in operation

Pass 3 Mar 2020 70,119 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 60,236 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 48,211 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,910 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 26,926 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 26,581 miles

both front tyres split on sidewalls

Pass 29 Oct 2015 25,296 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls split

Offside Front tyre sidewalls split

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 XNW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FV62 XNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV62 XNW registered?

FV62 XNW is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is FV62 XNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 XNW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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