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VC62 VAC

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,740 mi
Last recorded32,740 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVC62 VAC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 32,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 27,694 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 21,924 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 17,002 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 13,378 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 10,481 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 9,038 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 7,467 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 6,002 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 4,152 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 2,940 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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VC62 VAC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VC62 VAC, 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 VC62 VAC registered?

VC62 VAC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is VC62 VAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VC62 VAC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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