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Mazda 2

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,498 cc

LC61 VHUMOT history

LC61 VHU is a black petrol Mazda 2 first used on 29 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 72,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LC61 VHU black Mazda 2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
72,973 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
2
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VHU was last recorded at 72,973 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 2,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,820 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,153 miles
Average per year
3,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,973 miles
  • 2025 – 70,820 miles
  • 2024 – 69,670 miles
  • 2023 – 68,319 miles
  • 2022 – 65,797 miles
  • 2021 – 61,963 miles
  • 2020 – 58,514 miles
  • 2019 – 54,823 miles
  • 2018 – 51,436 miles
  • 2017 – 48,240 miles
  • 2016 – 41,764 miles
  • 2015 – 38,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,973 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,973 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,973 miles
    Test number
    915565117220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,820 miles (+1,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,820 miles
    Test number
    281032975142
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,670 miles (+1,351)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    69,670 miles
    Test number
    349629948394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  4. Pass68,319 miles (+2,522)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,319 miles
    Test number
    721397050903
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advice to change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advice to change (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advice to change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass65,797 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,797 miles
    Test number
    126264465246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,963 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,963 miles
    Test number
    250931509709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,514 miles (+3,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,514 miles
    Test number
    951297768336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass54,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    54,823 miles
    Test number
    158687096767
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail54,823 miles (+3,387)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,823 miles
    Test number
    715741414639
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass51,436 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,436 miles
    Test number
    231877923460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,240 miles
    Test number
    733333153825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,240 miles (+6,476)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,240 miles
    Test number
    945195963638
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass41,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    41,764 miles
    Test number
    859283289811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,764 miles (+3,302)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,764 miles
    Test number
    809923077630
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass38,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,462 miles
    Test number
    706472785004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,462 miles (+382)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,462 miles
    Test number
    417579875089
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

  17. Pass38,080 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,080 miles
    Test number
    347868855011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LC61 VHU

Does LC61 VHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VHU is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VHU?
The MOT on LC61 VHU is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VHU done?
LC61 VHU was recorded at 72,973 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 3,195 miles a year.
Has LC61 VHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VHU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LC61 VHU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC61 VHU find?
LC61 VHU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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