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DE12 LYN

2013 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

81,968 mi
Last recorded81,968 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 245,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 LYN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 81,968 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 15 Jun 2026 81,967 miles

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

near side rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2025 69,825 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 72,312 miles

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

front inner pads require checking

Pass 17 Oct 2024 66,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 67,273 miles

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

general underbody wear

Pass 16 Oct 2023 61,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of thread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 61,358 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of thread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 62,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 62,566 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 55,702 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 55,966 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 55,966 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2021 50,646 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 51,646 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 51,646 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 43,886 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 49,078 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 38,027 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 42,838 miles

covers and shields fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2018 32,082 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 39,526 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 37,434 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 23,914 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres starting to feather on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 33,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 20,823 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 17,270 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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DE12 LYN is a 2013 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 2013 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 45,631 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 DE12 LYN, 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 13 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE12 LYN registered?

DE12 LYN is a 2013 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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