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EF61 DVX

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,526 mi
Last recorded109,526 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 DVX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 109,526 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jun 2026 109,524 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2026 109,509 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lamp has weak light output from headlamp bulb dip beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts/stones in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 104,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened band of corrosion to inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened band of corrosion to inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 104,024 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened band of corrosion to inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened band of corrosion to inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 99,202 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 91,261 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 81,706 miles

roughness felt at steering wheel when turned left to right

Fail 22 Nov 2021 81,706 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

roughness felt at steering wheel when turned left to right

Pass 28 Oct 2020 71,012 miles

roughness felt at steering wheel when turned left to right

Fail 27 Oct 2020 71,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

roughness felt at steering wheel when turned left to right

Pass 16 Nov 2019 63,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 61,001 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 53,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 53,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 44,642 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 33,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in tread

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape and cuts in tread

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

steering knocking from lock to lock

unable to inspect offside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 22,899 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 22,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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EF61 DVX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EF61 DVX, 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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EF61 DVX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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