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CV61 DFP

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,200 mi
Last recorded111,200 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 DFP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 111,200 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 106,880 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 100,687 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 100,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 95,815 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 84,632 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 72,115 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 5 Feb 2020 72,115 miles

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 2 Feb 2019 63,021 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 63,021 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 53,453 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 44,749 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 44,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 37,023 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 26,023 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 26,023 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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CV61 DFP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CV61 DFP, 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 CV61 DFP registered?

CV61 DFP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is CV61 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV61 DFP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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