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DF12 XCG

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,611 mi
Last recorded104,611 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 XCG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 104,611 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2026 104,611 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2025 103,127 miles

Rear under body corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2025 103,127 miles

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

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

Rear under body corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2024 101,345 miles

Rear under body corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 99,508 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 91,883 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 85,095 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 77,789 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 69,116 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 60,487 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 51,778 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 43,662 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 35,422 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 XCG is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DF12 XCG, 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 XCG registered?

DF12 XCG is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is DF12 XCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 XCG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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