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ST61 TLN

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,244 mi
Last recorded124,244 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 124,244 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 120,325 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced pinholed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sump corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2025 120,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced pinholed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sump corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 109,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both inner sills corroded

front subframe corroded

various parts of floor corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2024 109,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both inner sills corroded

front subframe corroded

various parts of floor corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 99,528 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 89,574 miles

rear axel; corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 89,569 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axel; corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 79,238 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 71,060 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 62,280 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 56,547 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 52,064 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 47,180 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all wipers worn

Pass 18 Feb 2015 36,045 miles

scratches on windscreen

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 TLN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

ST61 TLN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is ST61 TLN safe to buy?

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