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VN62 VZL

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,773 mi
Last recorded94,773 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 94,773 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2025 94,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2024 82,856 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 75,857 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 75,856 miles

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

Central Fuel tank/Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 73,807 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield on fuel tank loose

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 70,339 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 63,686 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 63,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 61,194 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2018 57,906 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Back cover is missing. Borderline sharp edge decision so recommend this is replaced asap (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/55/15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 57,906 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Back cover is missing. Borderline sharp edge decision so recommend this is replaced asap (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/55/15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 51,289 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 41,049 miles

both front tyres 3.5 mm also wearing on very inner edges

Fail 1 Dec 2016 41,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres 3.5 mm also wearing on very inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 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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VN62 VZL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN62 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

VN62 VZL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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