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VO62 HVV

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,521 mi
Last recorded97,521 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 97,521 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 97,436 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 88,705 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 82,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 74,877 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 64,404 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 55,519 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 50,760 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2018 41,825 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 41,820 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 36,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wiper blade minor split

Pass 31 Aug 2016 30,122 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 19,299 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 HVV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVV, 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 HVV registered?

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

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