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FV61 DOU

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,850 mi
Last recorded112,850 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 DOU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 112,850 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both images starting to deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has flat spots tread starting to break up (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge =2.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 107,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 107,464 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 104,032 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 104,032 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced oxidation of lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced oxidation of lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 99,861 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 99,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Mar 2021 85,705 miles

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

small chips in screen

Pass 20 Feb 2020 75,105 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Rear Undertray not fully secure on top of exhaust box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Fail 20 Feb 2020 75,105 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Undertray not fully secure on top of exhaust box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2019 54,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 37,379 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 28,686 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 24,046 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 18,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wonn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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FV61 DOU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc 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 FV61 DOU, 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 FV61 DOU registered?

FV61 DOU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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