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SK62 VSL

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,519 mi
Last recorded70,519 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 VSL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 70,519 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 70,097 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 60,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 59,678 miles

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

Offside Front Outer drive shaft boot has grease around it

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

front and rear subframes corroded

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 11 Aug 2023 59,655 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes to wheels corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear subframes corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16-84V XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Driveshaft gaiter has grease around it

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged and tread miss-shaped - 195/45/16-84V XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 57,909 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 57,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 56,338 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 56,222 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 54,945 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 53,551 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 53,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 47,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 19 Oct 2017 39,262 miles

Front slight steering knock from rack

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front grazing on tyre side wall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear grazing on tyre sidewall

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 26,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly cracked and perished, wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre slightly cracked and perished, wearing on edges

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 16,496 miles

Offside Rear foreign object in tyre tread

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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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SK62 VSL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SK62 VSL, 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 SK62 VSL registered?

SK62 VSL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is SK62 VSL safe to buy?

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