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VO62 CTV

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,777 mi
Last recorded82,777 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 CTV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 82,777 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 82,776 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken incomplete due to broken end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective noisey/smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective noisey/smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 80,617 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

washer pump leaking

Fail 5 Feb 2025 80,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

washer pump leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2024 78,634 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jan 2023 76,634 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 76,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 73,798 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 71,037 miles

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

Rear heat shield by tank not fully secured

Fail 25 Aug 2020 71,037 miles

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

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

Rear heat shield by tank not fully secured

Pass 4 Sep 2019 66,427 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 58,345 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly and bald on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,709 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)

both rear tyres worn uneven and perished

Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,240 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 23,061 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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VO62 CTV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VO62 CTV, 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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VO62 CTV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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