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WV62 HGJ

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,784 mi
Last recorded81,784 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 HGJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 81,784 miles

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 81,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 65,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 x rears (also worn on inner edges) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 65,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 x rears (also worn on inner edges) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 62,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 26 Sep 2022 57,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Sep 2021 51,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 45,472 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 41,485 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 41,479 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 32,675 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 32,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 28,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads not visible through wheel (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 20,358 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 20,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2015 13,549 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 HGJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV62 HGJ registered?

WV62 HGJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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