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DA61 XBK

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,208 mi
Last recorded128,208 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 XBK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 128,208 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2026 124,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear METAL FUEL PIPES CRRODED

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 124,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear METAL FUEL PIPES CRRODED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NONE REPAIRABLE

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre NONE REPAIRABLE AND TYRE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 113,104 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight player on inner tie rod

Fail 18 Jan 2025 113,104 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight player on inner tie rod

Pass 19 Jan 2024 108,909 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 104,307 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 104,307 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jan 2022 96,191 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 96,191 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 92,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

wet mot

Pass 18 Jan 2020 84,080 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged no cords or bulging

Fail 16 Jan 2020 84,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link lower rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged no cords or bulging

Pass 19 Jan 2019 68,938 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jan 2018 54,525 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jan 2017 40,469 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre Has Slight Sidewall Damage

Offside Front Tyre Split On Outer Sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2016 30,654 miles

intermediate shaft clunking

Pass 23 Jan 2015 21,374 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 21,373 miles

lower steering colume shaft is knocking slightly

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 XBK is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DA61 XBK, 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 XBK registered?

DA61 XBK is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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