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VO62 EDV

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,870 mi
Last recorded86,870 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 EDV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 86,870 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 82,347 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 82,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Refit head lamp bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 82,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 77,362 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 77,361 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 70,994 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 64,620 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 64,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 58,916 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 54,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm bald inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 44,700 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 32,133 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2016 19,733 miles

front tyres starting to wear inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 9,089 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 EDV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 EDV, 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 EDV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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