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VK62 ZYB

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,230 mi
Last recorded47,230 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 ZYB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 47,230 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 42,560 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 37,127 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 31,254 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 24,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished 185/55 x 15 82 v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 24,348 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished 185/55 x 15 82 v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 21,008 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 17,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 13,887 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 11,234 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 8,977 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 6,626 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 ZYB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VK62 ZYB, 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 ZYB registered?

VK62 ZYB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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