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DS61 XKY

2012 Mazda 2

Green Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,091 mi
Last recorded150,091 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 XKY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 150,091 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 150,091 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 133,454 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 117,900 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear short pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 117,169 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides short pipes (1.1.11 (c))

oil level too much

Pass 12 Sep 2019 103,121 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 99,932 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 1954516 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 99,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 1954516 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2018 80,424 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2018 80,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 60,216 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 42,949 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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DS61 XKY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DS61 XKY, 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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DS61 XKY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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