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DA61 XUD

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,883 mi
Last recorded61,883 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 XUD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 61,883 miles

Aux Belt cracking and perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread stepped inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axel slightly corroded

Rear Fuel pipe near tank slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2025 53,463 miles

Auxiliary drive belt perished/splitting

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 53,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall. Tyre also cut and worn low. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary drive belt perished/splitting

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 45,289 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 36,762 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 36,762 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 31,767 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 31,767 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 24,805 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 18,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount slightly deteriorated causing steering to feel lumpy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 15,492 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 13,152 miles

Offside WIPER SLIGHTLY SMEARING

SLIGHT KNOCKING ON STEERING

Pass 28 Feb 2017 11,151 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 9,232 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 6,851 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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DA61 XUD is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc 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 XUD, 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 XUD registered?

DA61 XUD is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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