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FL61 OBM

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,750 mi
Last recorded18,750 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 OBM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 18,750 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

steering coloum has slight play in bushes

Fail 18 Nov 2025 18,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

steering coloum has slight play in bushes

Pass 27 Nov 2024 18,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

steering coloum has slight play in bushes

Fail 26 Nov 2024 18,538 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

steering coloum has slight play in bushes

Pass 16 Nov 2023 18,255 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 18,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 185/55 r15 82v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 17,421 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 16,549 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 16,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 16,266 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 16,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 185/55 r15 82v ()

Pass 26 Nov 2019 15,895 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Nov 2019 15,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction e/m/l light staying on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2018 14,638 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 14,638 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 13,165 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 11,855 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 9,974 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 9,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 8,021 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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FL61 OBM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FL61 OBM, 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 FL61 OBM registered?

FL61 OBM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 January 2012.

Is FL61 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 OBM shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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