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AD61 VDZ

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,932 mi
Last recorded87,932 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 VDZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 87,932 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESSIVE ()

Fail 15 Feb 2024 87,854 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill has hole (duplicate (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill has hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESSIVE ()

Pass 13 Mar 2023 79,175 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 79,173 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 71,508 miles

Front subframe corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to floors

corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

steering notchy

Fail 8 Mar 2022 71,507 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to floors

corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 15 Mar 2021 70,150 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both side. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 67,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

knock through steering column

oil leak/s

Pass 18 Feb 2019 59,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 59,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine oil sump porus

Pass 8 Feb 2018 51,573 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs worn and corroding

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 42,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 31,914 miles

engine oil sump corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Feb 2015 23,311 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres worn close to limit edge

front brake discs slightly worn

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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AD61 VDZ 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 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD61 VDZ, 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 AD61 VDZ registered?

AD61 VDZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 February 2012.

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