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BD61 XNN

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,697 mi
Last recorded102,697 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 102,697 miles

Rear Axle beam is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced(lower coil spring mount )both sides rear (n/s/r,o/s/r)

Rear Coil spring corroded both spring rear (n/s/r,o/s/r) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 102,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc front (n/s/f,o/s/f),inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle beam is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced(lower coil spring mount )both sides rear (n/s/r,o/s/r)

Rear Coil spring corroded both spring rear (n/s/r,o/s/r) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 94,197 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 94,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 83,023 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 75,706 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 75,704 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 59,492 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 59,492 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 54,122 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 49,992 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 49,949 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 46,378 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))

both rear tyres slightly misshapen

Pass 3 Jan 2018 41,399 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 36,119 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges of tread and close to wear indicator bars

Offside Front tyre worn on edges of tread and close to wear indicator bars

Pass 10 Dec 2015 31,524 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 25,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 25,284 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 XNN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XNN, 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 XNN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 January 2012.

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