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DF12 XCL

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,395 mi
Last recorded34,395 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 XCL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 34,395 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 29,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 28,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 28,045 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 26,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing on tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 25,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 25,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 23,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and tread surface perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and tread surface perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 20,825 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 17,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between tread surfaces (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished between tread surfaces (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 15,337 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 11,736 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 8,073 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 8,073 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 XCL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

DF12 XCL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is DF12 XCL safe to buy?

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