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VO62 HVK

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,333 mi
Last recorded92,333 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 92,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 87,846 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 87,841 miles

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

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) o/s steering rack excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 84,995 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 81,021 miles

Steering rack noisy

Pass 8 Nov 2021 68,939 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 67,951 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 67,951 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 62,307 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose and touching exhaust

Fail 3 Jul 2020 62,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls badly perished split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls badly perished split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield loose and touching exhaust

Pass 11 Jul 2019 56,234 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread..repairable

Pass 3 Jul 2018 48,100 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 48,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 40,326 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 30,726 miles

Exhaust backbox heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2015 20,780 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 HVK is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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