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AV62 DZG

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,947 mi
Last recorded108,947 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 DZG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 108,947 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 106,399 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 103,472 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 100,885 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 99,006 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 94,133 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 94,132 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 94,104 miles

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

Rear floor heat shield corroded around bolt support

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 84,447 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 84,399 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 69,527 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 56,175 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 42,844 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 30,910 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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AV62 DZG is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV62 DZG, 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 AV62 DZG registered?

AV62 DZG is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AV62 DZG safe to buy?

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