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FD61 VBA

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,152 mi
Last recorded98,152 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 VBA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 98,152 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 98,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 89,362 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 87,111 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 83,506 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 83,506 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,855 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 79,854 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 75,387 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,523 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 66,206 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 52,561 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 52,561 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 40,477 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 33,682 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 27,169 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 25,606 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s front tyre inner tread area badly worn on legal limit at time of test strongly suggest change now or soon

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 VBA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FD61 VBA, 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 FD61 VBA registered?

FD61 VBA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is FD61 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 VBA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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