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DF12 TBY

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,996 mi
Last recorded108,996 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 TBY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 108,996 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 108,993 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 100,552 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2021 100,462 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2020 91,756 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 83,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Fail 14 Jan 2019 83,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2018 76,325 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 69,909 miles

steering slightly notchy

Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,441 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,479 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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DF12 TBY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DF12 TBY, 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 DF12 TBY registered?

DF12 TBY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is DF12 TBY safe to buy?

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