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WV62 HVJ

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,835 mi
Last recorded123,835 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 123,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2025 105,130 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 88,109 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 88,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2023 72,649 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 57,385 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 45,305 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 41,123 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Fail 29 Aug 2020 41,123 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 32,877 miles

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

both front tyres wearing opn edges

front discs lipped

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 10 Sep 2018 30,570 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 29,427 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 27,735 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 25,035 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 25,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HVJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV62 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?

WV62 HVJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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