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FV61 DPZ

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,344 mi
Last recorded85,344 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 DPZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 85,344 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 81,055 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 81,055 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 76,392 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 70,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner/Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 70,595 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner/Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and leaking through (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 64,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted -- not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Fail 12 Jan 2022 64,803 miles

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted -- not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Pass 21 Jan 2021 57,503 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 51,660 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2019 46,176 miles

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

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

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

heat shield loose

Pass 17 Jan 2018 40,714 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,951 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 27,345 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 20,560 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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FV61 DPZ 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 80%.

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 FV61 DPZ, 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 DPZ registered?

FV61 DPZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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