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DN61 OVL

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,594 mi
Last recorded113,594 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 OVL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 113,594 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 105,195 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 105,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 94,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 73,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jan 2023 73,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2022 53,426 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 48,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished in tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 44,692 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 39,651 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 39,650 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 33,829 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 25,108 miles

Nearside rear tyre has minor cracking to the outer wall and shoulder

Offside rear tyre has minor cracking to the outer shoulder

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Dec 2015 17,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre both edges worn and minor splitting to both walls

Offside front tyre both edges worn and minor splitting to both walls

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 19 Dec 2015 17,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre both edges worn and minor splitting to both walls

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre both edges worn and minor splitting to both walls

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 10,588 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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DN61 OVL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN61 OVL, 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 DN61 OVL registered?

DN61 OVL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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