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GL61 USS

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,381 mi
Last recorded72,381 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 USS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 72,381 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 72,381 miles

Front 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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 71,300 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 71,300 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 69,897 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 68,418 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 65,719 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,156 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 62,570 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 56,748 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 54,311 miles

All 4 tyres deteriorated (cracking on walls)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 53,027 miles

all four tyres starting to crack/perish on side walls

Pass 6 Feb 2016 51,860 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 50,156 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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GL61 USS is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL61 USS, 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 GL61 USS registered?

GL61 USS is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is GL61 USS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 USS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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