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FY62 DHC

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,292 mi
Last recorded104,292 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 DHC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 104,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axel corroded not weak

Pass 2 Oct 2023 103,205 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 103,205 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 96,060 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 96,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,691 miles

battery light on dash

Fail 2 Sep 2021 85,686 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

battery light on dash

Pass 3 Sep 2020 74,577 miles

battery light on

Fail 2 Sep 2020 74,577 miles

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

battery light on

Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,240 miles

both rear exhaust heat shields missing

chips on windscreen

Fail 3 Sep 2019 64,240 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both rear exhaust heat shields missing

chips on windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2018 55,142 miles

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

both exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2018 55,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both exhaust heat shields insecure

noise from steering coupling

Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,264 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 24,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f strut top bearing rough when rotated

Pass 2 Sep 2015 8,804 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 DHC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DHC, 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 DHC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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