MAZDA 2 VU61SZL has 15 MOTs

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This 2012 MAZDA 2 has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 149,543 miles 8 months ago on Monday 22nd September 2025 at 10:22.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Monday 21st September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

VU61SZL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 2026149,543 MI
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 20249TH SEPTEMBER 2025147,078 MI
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20237TH SEPTEMBER 2024139,099 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED6TH SEPTEMBER 2023139,096 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20227TH SEPTEMBER 2023112,599 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Fluid Close To Minimum Mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin On 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED6TH SEPTEMBER 2022112,587 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED28TH AUGUST 20211ST SEPTEMBER 202285,499 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED27TH AUGUST 202185,499 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Body Panel Insecure Arch Liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20201ST SEPTEMBER 202174,174 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MINOR - Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED15TH MAY 201924TH NOVEMBER 202060,845 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED23RD MAY 201824TH MAY 201950,837 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH MAY 201724TH MAY 201841,287 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Lower Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Lower Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
FAILED25TH MAY 201741,287 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Lower Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Lower Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED25TH MAY 201624TH MAY 201732,351 MI
PASSED2ND JANUARY 201519TH JANUARY 201624,394 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VU61SZL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

VU61SZL MOT Comments

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VU61SZL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 149,543 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,503 miles

VU61SZL FAQs

This Mazda 2 with registration VU61SZL was manufactured on Thursday 19th January 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 149,543 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 11,503 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Mazda 2 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VU61SZL has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda 2 has had 18 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 8 Major, 3 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda 2 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does VU61SZL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 VU61SZL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VU61SZL Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 VU61SZL does have Tax. Read more

When does VU61SZL Tax expire?

The current Tax for VU61SZL will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VU61SZL MOT expire?

The current MOT for VU61SZL will expire in 4 months on Monday 21st September 2026. Read more

When did VU61SZL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VU61SZL was on Monday 22nd September 2025 at 10:22. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VU61SZL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for VU61SZL we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VU61SZL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for VU61SZL we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VU61SZL?

VU61SZL is registered as a 2012 Mazda 2. Read more

How many miles has VU61SZL done?

The odometer reading for VU61SZL at the last MOT in September 2025 was 149,543 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,503 miles per year. Read more

How old is VU61SZL?

The vehicle VU61SZL was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 19th January 2012. Read more

What colour is VU61SZL?

The official colour of VU61SZL is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does VU61SZL have?

VU61SZL has a 1.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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