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VN62 HWM

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,158 mi
Last recorded93,158 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 HWM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 93,158 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 85,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 79,858 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 79,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 74,363 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 68,361 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 62,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front tyres wearing low 3mm

Pass 23 Oct 2019 55,720 miles

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

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2018 47,919 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 41,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 31,935 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted

slight damage to nsr tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Nov 2015 22,247 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 HWM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc 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 VN62 HWM, 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 HWM registered?

VN62 HWM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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