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FT61 RJJ

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,843 mi
Last recorded81,843 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 81,843 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

both front tyres inner edges worn low

Pass 8 Mar 2023 72,967 miles

Front sub frame corroded

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 66,114 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 61,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 61,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering system excessively rough knocking and clunking (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm scrubbed on inner edge and tread on fail limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 56,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed sections of plastic covered pipes rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on inner sills and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 56,605 miles

Steering system excessively rough knocking and irregular movement of steering wheel during operation - possibly collapsed bearing in steering rack (2.1.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed sections of plastic covered pipes rusted (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on inner sills and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 49,795 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Jan 2018 42,898 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 36,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Bald Inner

Offside Front Tyre Bald Inner

Pass 16 Jan 2016 29,033 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 20,790 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 RJJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJJ, 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 RJJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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