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FT61 RHK

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,764 mi
Last recorded77,764 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 RHK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 77,764 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 77,753 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 73,673 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 73,673 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt large hole (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 68,266 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 68,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 62,608 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear axle beam is corroded

Slight knocking from steering possible steering bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2021 55,568 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 55,568 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 47,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2020 47,916 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury O/S Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Inner & outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + Inner edge very low/BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2019 40,525 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread close to legal limit

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Jan 2018 30,474 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,052 miles

FRONT DISC'S BECOMING CORRODED

REAR TYRES STARTING TO STEP ON INNER EDGE AND CRACKING & PERISHING - 185 55 15 82V

Pass 23 Feb 2016 21,827 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 18,331 miles

offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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 RHK is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RHK, 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 FT61 RHK registered?

FT61 RHK is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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