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VN62 HWJ

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,755 mi
Last recorded121,755 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 HWJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 121,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 116,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 116,613 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 104,759 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Nov 2023 104,759 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Nov 2022 91,139 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 90,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread heavy shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread heavy shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 78,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 65,998 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGE [ 195 / 45 R16 84W ]

Pass 28 Jul 2020 62,316 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 54,845 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 45,388 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 36,158 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 26,497 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 15,876 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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VN62 HWJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN62 HWJ, 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 VN62 HWJ registered?

VN62 HWJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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