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BF61 DBY

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,811 mi
Last recorded108,811 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 DBY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 108,811 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 103,534 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 103,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 97,896 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside inner sills corroded in areas

nearside and offside outer sills fitted with side covers restricting view of outer sills

rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2024 97,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside inner sills corroded in areas

nearside and offside outer sills fitted with side covers restricting view of outer sills

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 92,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front brake disc worn not weakened

front subframe and rear axle corroded still strengthened

offside front tyre starting to wear outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2021 86,376 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 81,757 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 81,755 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (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))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 75,817 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 75,815 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,857 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 54,221 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 45,942 miles

front of car slight damage

Fail 2 Dec 2016 45,942 miles

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

front of car slight damage

Pass 19 Dec 2015 38,152 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 25,824 miles

exhaust back box heat shield missing

n/s/f wiper blade split

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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BF61 DBY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF61 DBY, 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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BF61 DBY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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