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FD61 HLP

2012 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

223,884 mi
Last recorded223,884 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 HLP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 223,884 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 214,636 miles

Front Both N/S and O/S Shock absorber boot split.

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both N/S and O/S Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (Both N/S and O/S) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 207,660 miles

Central Centre heatshield loose

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight

Nearside Front Shock absorber boot split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe in front of fuel tank corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Quite a lot

Offside Front Shock absorber boot split

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe in front of fuel tank corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 207,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 40% imbalance on increase (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Centre heatshield loose

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Very cloudy, beam image just seen (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight

Nearside Front Shock absorber boot split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe in front of fuel tank corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Very cloudy, beam image just seen (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Quite a lot

Offside Front Shock absorber boot split

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe in front of fuel tank corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 198,413 miles

Central heat shield ins

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fuel tank heat shield ins

o/s and n/s front shocker boots

Pass 2 Mar 2022 192,203 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 170,924 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 150,484 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 150,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2019 127,555 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 127,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 103,092 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,409 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of testable items

Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,782 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 33,844 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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FD61 HLP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD61 HLP, 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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FD61 HLP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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