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ST61 BHX

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,117 mi
Last recorded151,117 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 BHX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2024 151,117 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer body sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall is perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is slight corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking around tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 146,689 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 140,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs,with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 2,5,2,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 140,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and offside rear outer sills corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut to cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs,with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 2,5,2,mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 124,124 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes joining to flexi pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front engine slight wetting oil

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes joining to flexi pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Dec 2021 124,116 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes joining to flexi pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front engine slight wetting oil

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes joining to flexi pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Dec 2020 112,022 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 112,022 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 91,875 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner face of disc.heavily lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner face. heavily lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted.

Fail 13 Jun 2019 91,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner face of disc.heavily lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner face. heavily lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 74,672 miles

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

floor covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,120 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 49,086 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 37,398 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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ST61 BHX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ST61 BHX, 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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ST61 BHX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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