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VK62 TNV

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,183 mi
Last recorded122,183 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 TNV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 122,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2024 112,599 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 112,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 100,771 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 86,693 miles

Knocking felt at steering wheel

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 77,119 miles

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

steering slightly notchy lock to lock check

Pass 12 Oct 2020 72,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering feels notchy on lock to lock check

Pass 26 Sep 2019 63,877 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering feels notchy on lock to lock check

Pass 4 Oct 2018 56,243 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 56,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 48,922 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Oct 2016 42,603 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 42,603 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 34,181 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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VK62 TNV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TNV, 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 VK62 TNV registered?

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

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