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FT61 HPA

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,902 mi
Last recorded85,902 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 HPA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 85,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front/rear suspension surface corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2024 79,321 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 72,296 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 72,296 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 63,407 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s + o/s slight play ()

Fail 15 Nov 2022 63,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s + o/s slight play ()

Pass 25 Oct 2021 55,068 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 48,476 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 43,066 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 43,066 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 34,348 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake cylinder to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 26,012 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 20,804 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2016 20,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2015 16,398 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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FT61 HPA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FT61 HPA, 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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FT61 HPA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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