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DE61 RYF

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,852 mi
Last recorded77,852 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 RYF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 77,852 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 76,423 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 73,075 miles

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

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

N/s rear tyres slightly mishaped

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 73,075 miles

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

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

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

N/s rear tyres slightly mishaped

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 63,048 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 61,499 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering rack gaiters misting both sides

Fail 5 Jan 2023 61,499 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering rack gaiters misting both sides

Pass 5 Jan 2022 55,266 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 52,610 miles

Slight knock from steering column

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 49,670 miles

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

Slight knock on steering column

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 41,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 30,511 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 25,233 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 19,565 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 15,044 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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DE61 RYF is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DE61 RYF, 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 DE61 RYF registered?

DE61 RYF is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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