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VO62 NRJ

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,676 mi
Last recorded83,676 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 83,676 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 83,664 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 82,238 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 80,904 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 78,636 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 74,441 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 71,997 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 67,373 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,236 miles

Rear nearside and offside tyres wearing uneven perishing and offside wearing smooth at inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2017 31,397 miles

Nearside Front wiper slightly split but still clears area

Pass 22 Aug 2016 23,747 miles

Nearside wiper rubber split, still clearing screen adequately

Offside Rear tyre was flat, no obvious punctures found

Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,581 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 NRJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 NRJ, 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 NRJ registered?

VO62 NRJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is VO62 NRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO62 NRJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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