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ST61 GDA

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,065 mi
Last recorded89,065 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 GDA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 89,065 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

corrosion both inner sills

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2026 89,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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))

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

corrosion both inner sills

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2025 82,286 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

steering knock detected at steering wheel

Fail 11 Apr 2025 82,286 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

steering knock detected at steering wheel

Pass 3 Apr 2024 78,133 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 78,033 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 77,666 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 66,332 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 61,087 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 26 Feb 2021 61,087 miles

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2020 58,225 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 55,063 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 46,895 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,610 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 25,523 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 17,140 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 17,032 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 GDA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ST61 GDA, 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 GDA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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