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WV62 HGE

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,123 mi
Last recorded116,123 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 HGE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 116,123 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 116,123 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 105,885 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 96,839 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 96,839 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 87,274 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 87,274 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 80,011 miles

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Knocking heard and felt through steering wheel (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 74,735 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play and knocking when operating steering wheel (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 67,685 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play and knocking when operating steering wheel (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 57,486 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 45,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 33,112 miles

Both front tyres damaged on sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2015 22,523 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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WV62 HGE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WV62 HGE, 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 WV62 HGE registered?

WV62 HGE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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