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DA61 XBE

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,578 mi
Last recorded48,578 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 XBE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 48,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 48,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 45,668 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 42,797 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 42,797 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 40,140 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 37,662 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 35,740 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 34,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing /splitting inner sidewall and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing /splitting inner sidewall and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing /splitting inner sidewall and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 27,495 miles

Front wipers smearing screen and o/s split

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Front Bottom arm bush popping out and cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2018 24,787 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 22,231 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 18,739 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 18,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 15,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr child lock on for door

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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DA61 XBE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA61 XBE, 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 DA61 XBE registered?

DA61 XBE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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