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ST61 TKD

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,003 mi
Last recorded94,003 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 TKD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 94,003 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

front subframe corroded

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2026 94,003 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

front subframe corroded

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2024 87,346 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 83,212 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 79,387 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 75,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 75,302 miles

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

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

Central Lower Exhaust heatshield loose.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 68,606 miles

Front number plate fading

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 63,064 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wipers smear.

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 54,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 46,970 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 38,660 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Feb 2015 21,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Feb 2015 21,537 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 TKD 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 78.6%.

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 TKD, 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 ST61 TKD registered?

ST61 TKD is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 February 2012.

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