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BD61 KVL

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,594 mi
Last recorded60,594 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 KVL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 60,594 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive across axel spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 60,954 miles

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

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive across axel spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 56,490 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 53,153 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 50,104 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 50,104 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 47,131 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 43,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 40,819 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted near the valve as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 37,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread slight cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread slight cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2018 32,246 miles

Offside front shock absorber anti dust cover split

Pass 28 Jan 2017 28,215 miles

Both front suspension strut gaiters split.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 23,370 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edge and wheel buckled

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2015 18,710 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on edges.

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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BD61 KVL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD61 KVL, 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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BD61 KVL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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