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SP62 VGM

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,888 mi
Last recorded106,888 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 VGM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 106,888 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body, suspension, sills corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2025 92,514 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 77,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

noise when turning o/s/f upper strut mount

Pass 3 Mar 2023 75,380 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 71,893 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 52,355 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 52,355 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))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 50,126 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 50,126 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 46,293 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

heatshield loose

Fail 18 Oct 2018 46,293 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

heatshield loose

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 42,735 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 38,982 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 34,966 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 34,966 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SP62 VGM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 SP62 VGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP62 VGM registered?

SP62 VGM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is SP62 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 VGM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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