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DF61 LVC

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,164 mi
Last recorded35,164 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 LVC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 35,164 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 34,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges and will need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack joint has slight play ()

Pass 5 Jan 2024 33,199 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges will need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 33,199 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges will need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 32,311 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 31,087 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 30,079 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 30,077 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 29,004 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 29,004 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 26,786 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 24,672 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 21,862 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 18,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 13,664 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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DF61 LVC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF61 LVC, 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 DF61 LVC registered?

DF61 LVC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is DF61 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 LVC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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