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ST61 TLJ

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,627 mi
Last recorded84,627 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2026 84,627 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 20 Mar 2025 81,707 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 78,441 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 74,765 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 72,106 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 68,754 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 68,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 62,318 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,335 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 56,335 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 52,181 miles

both rear tyres are showing signs of perrishing on the tread

Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,593 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,889 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 32,378 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 TLJ 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 TLJ, 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 TLJ registered?

ST61 TLJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is ST61 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST61 TLJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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