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FY62 DFN

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,607 mi
Last recorded122,607 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 DFN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 122,607 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 121,093 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 118,794 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 116,152 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 116,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 108,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 104,271 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 99,657 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 93,235 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 92,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2016 85,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

cut to n/s/f tyre but not to cords

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/f lower arm ball joint cover leaking grease slightly

wipers worn

Fail 9 Nov 2016 85,262 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

cut to n/s/f tyre but not to cords

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/f lower arm ball joint cover leaking grease slightly

wipers worn

Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,479 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 DFN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DFN, 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 DFN registered?

FY62 DFN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is FY62 DFN safe to buy?

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