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VA61 HNH

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,689 mi
Last recorded99,689 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA61 HNH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 99,689 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Knocks when turning wheel (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 93,276 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 93,272 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 87,967 miles

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 9 Nov 2022 82,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 75,859 miles

Knocking from steering rack but no freeplay

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 71,201 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 71,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge and 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 62,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 47,823 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front has slight damage to tyre sidewall

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge and tyre perishing

Pass 14 Nov 2017 37,504 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 34,176 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,431 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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Fail 23 Feb 2016 28,431 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

items removed

Pass 5 Feb 2015 22,747 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Feb 2015 22,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

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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VA61 HNH 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 75%.

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 VA61 HNH, 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 VA61 HNH registered?

VA61 HNH is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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