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FY62 DFA

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,620 mi
Last recorded131,620 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 DFA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 131,620 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 127,141 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 122,742 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 122,742 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 109,540 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 101,804 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 101,791 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 89,020 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 89,014 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 78,797 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 67,318 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 57,960 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45x16 w (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 57,960 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45x16 w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 49,322 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,919 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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FY62 DFA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black 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 FY62 DFA, 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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FY62 DFA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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