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DE61 UPB

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,073 mi
Last recorded81,073 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 UPB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 81,073 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 66,163 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Antiroll bar close to O/S/F subframe suspect roll bar is bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Rear axle showing sign of corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2025 66,163 miles

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Antiroll bar close to O/S/F subframe suspect roll bar is bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Rear axle showing sign of corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2024 62,078 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 62,078 miles

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 59,508 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 59,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 55,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Nsf outer sidewall few tears/ slight dam (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre metal in tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr 2mm, bald inner edge and tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 26 Apr 2022 55,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to cords, tread on 2mm, inner edge bald and tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Nsf outer sidewall few tears/ slight dam (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre metal in tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr 2mm, bald inner edge and tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 26 Mar 2021 49,765 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2020 39,745 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 35,618 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2018 29,321 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 23,952 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 19,235 miles

both rear tyres cracked

nearside wiper blade

Pass 6 Mar 2015 15,400 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 UPB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE61 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

DE61 UPB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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