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BD61 LFS

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,332 mi
Last recorded97,332 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 LFS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 97,332 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 97,332 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 94,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 93,400 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 93,400 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 89,633 miles

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2021 81,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 81,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 80,975 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 80,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 73,042 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 73,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 66,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 66,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 56,070 miles

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

x2 REAR TYRE,S SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD ALSO STEPPING ON INNER TREAD

Pass 2 Feb 2016 47,077 miles

slight gearbox leak

Fail 2 Feb 2016 47,075 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

slight gearbox leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 38,077 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 38,077 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 LFS is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BD61 LFS, 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 LFS is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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