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BD61 LFR

2012 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,997 mi
Last recorded110,997 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 LFR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 110,997 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 109,761 miles

Front Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/s & N/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 109,761 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/s & N/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 108,427 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 107,267 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 106,882 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 104,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 101,674 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 97,635 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,950 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 83,638 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 71,409 miles

ADVISE SOME LED BULBS GONE IN CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT

REAR TYRES UNEVEN WEAR,NEARSIDE REAR HAS CUT IN OUTER WALL

Pass 20 Jan 2015 49,963 miles

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 LFR is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LFR, 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 BD61 LFR registered?

BD61 LFR is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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The MOT history for BD61 LFR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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