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FY62 DFE

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,909 mi
Last recorded82,909 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 DFE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 82,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2025 82,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2024 80,010 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 75,882 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Aug 2023 75,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Aug 2022 70,161 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 65,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank heatshield insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2021 65,063 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible excessively damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper rubber split

fuel tank heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2020 61,660 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 57,182 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 53,163 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 47,142 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 37,016 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,828 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 DFE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 FY62 DFE, 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 FY62 DFE registered?

FY62 DFE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FY62 DFE safe to buy?

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