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FT61 RHO

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,992 mi
Last recorded149,992 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 RHO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 149,992 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 149,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 126,075 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Fail 2 Aug 2023 125,592 miles

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Aug 2022 100,697 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 100,697 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 74,624 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 74,624 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 60,791 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 60,460 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 44,114 miles

Front slight fluctuation on brakes

Pass 9 Aug 2018 36,435 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 36,204 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 33,765 miles

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 15 Dec 2015 29,593 miles

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 15 Dec 2014 24,032 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 RHO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 RHO, 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 RHO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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