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DL12 MXD

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,754 mi
Last recorded78,754 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 MXD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 78,754 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 78,753 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both inner edges badly corroded / worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 71,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 71,268 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 64,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner edges corroded / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 57,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner edges corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 52,423 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 47,246 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 44,349 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 38,976 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,445 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 31,343 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 17,853 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 15,252 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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DL12 MXD is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 DL12 MXD, 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 DL12 MXD registered?

DL12 MXD is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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