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VK62 HAO

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,471 mi
Last recorded157,471 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 HAO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 157,471 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 157,471 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust to back box snapped (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 154,798 miles

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

Offside wing mirror cover missing

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 154,798 miles

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

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

Offside wing mirror cover missing

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 145,451 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damage/dent to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both, starting to perish (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 145,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damage/dent to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm & misshaped stepping around tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked with chalk ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining & stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both, starting to perish (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 128,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 3 Oct 2022 128,348 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush seperated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 5 Oct 2021 112,230 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,172 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 98,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 78,679 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 56,558 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 56,558 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,856 miles

rear tyres wearing slightly uneven on inner edges

Fail 11 Apr 2017 34,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

rear tyres wearing slightly uneven on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2016 14,754 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 13,988 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

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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VK62 HAO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VK62 HAO, 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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VK62 HAO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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