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Mazda 2

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,349 cc

LC61 VHWMOT history

LC61 VHW is a grey petrol Mazda 2 first used on 13 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 65,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

LC61 VHW grey Mazda 2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
65,982 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VHW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
2
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,349 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VHW was last recorded at 65,982 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,982 miles · 5 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,982 miles
  • 2025 – 59,799 miles
  • 2024 – 56,371 miles
  • 2023 – 51,932 miles
  • 2022 – 46,448 miles
  • 2021 – 39,902 miles
  • 2020 – 37,071 miles
  • 2019 – 33,028 miles
  • 2018 – 28,845 miles
  • 2017 – 23,621 miles
  • 2016 – 17,353 miles
  • 2015 – 11,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,982 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral upper exhaust heat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • General surface rust on suspension and chassis

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,982 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    65,982 miles
    Test number
    653054899995
    • AdvisoryCentral upper exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail65,982 miles (+6,183)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,982 miles
    Test number
    294103218266
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded central offside and nearside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral upper exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass59,799 miles (+3,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    59,799 miles
    Test number
    124011699773
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under tray fitted
  4. Pass56,371 miles (+4,439)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    56,371 miles
    Test number
    907675527932
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
  5. Pass51,932 miles (+5,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    51,932 miles
    Test number
    949939783322
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass46,448 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    46,448 miles
    Test number
    882499897709
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  7. Fail46,446 miles (+6,544)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,446 miles
    Test number
    810145807958
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  8. Pass39,902 miles (+2,831)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    39,902 miles
    Test number
    415136288419
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass37,071 miles (+4,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    37,071 miles
    Test number
    546356502284
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside Rear (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass33,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    33,028 miles
    Test number
    870367466407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,028 miles (+4,183)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,028 miles
    Test number
    401159971821
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass28,845 miles (+5,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    28,845 miles
    Test number
    401168489324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass23,621 miles (+6,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    23,621 miles
    Test number
    493960786170
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner and outer edge wearing
  14. Pass17,353 miles (+6,060)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    17,353 miles
    Test number
    797379173504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    11,293 miles
    Test number
    185759515439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail11,293 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,293 miles
    Test number
    676559215071
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Questions about LC61 VHW

Does LC61 VHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VHW is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VHW?
The MOT on LC61 VHW is valid until 13 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 VHW done?
LC61 VHW was recorded at 65,982 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 4,941 miles a year.
Has LC61 VHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VHW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 VHW 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 VHW find?
LC61 VHW passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: central upper exhaust heat shield insecure; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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