2012 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · OV62 VBC
2012 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 65,629 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OV62 VBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 65,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OV62 VBC Mileage History
- 03/07/202361,706 mi
- 23/07/202464,603 mi+2,897 mi
- 02/09/202464,632 mi+29 mi
- 18/10/202565,605 mi+973 mi
- 23/10/202565,629 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 1,700 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV62 VBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mazda 2 (OV62 VBC) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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