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DL12 XPX

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,414 mi
Last recorded76,414 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 XPX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 76,414 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 70,277 miles

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

General corrosion on under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

Pass 17 Jul 2024 68,700 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2024 68,700 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2023 63,719 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Rear Suspension components, rust corrosion

Steering system, little knock noise when turning steering wheel loaded

Fail 10 Jul 2023 63,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 59,830 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 56,740 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 54,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 50,614 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 45,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 38,066 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 31,583 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 22,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 15,629 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edges

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 XPX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XPX, 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 XPX registered?

DL12 XPX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is DL12 XPX safe to buy?

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