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VN62 VZK

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,118 mi
Last recorded93,118 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 VZK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 93,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides - (Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 89,598 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 88,171 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 84,635 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 84,620 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 82,116 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 80,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55 15V (5.2.3 (e))

knocking noise from steering column

Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,189 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 62,499 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 49,807 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 38,714 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 28,985 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 21,464 miles

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

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 VZK is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

VN62 VZK is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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