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VO62 ECV

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,178 mi
Last recorded113,178 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 ECV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 113,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced has no cutaway pattern shown (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced has poor cutaway patten requires lens cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge advise tracking check (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 105,660 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2025 105,660 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield adrift

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2024 101,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to be changed soon 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 95,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 95,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced with 13" wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 91,329 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape around tread.

Fail 19 Aug 2022 91,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread. 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape around tread.

Pass 20 Aug 2021 81,732 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 79,306 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 75,309 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 75,309 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 66,967 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 55,867 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 44,177 miles

Centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 32,080 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 32,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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VO62 ECV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ECV, 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 VO62 ECV registered?

VO62 ECV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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