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VE61 XTG

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,357 mi
Last recorded115,357 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 XTG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 115,357 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel rim slightly damaged

patches of surface rust under vehicle

Fail 29 Jan 2026 115,354 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel rim slightly damaged

Rear wiper blade split

patches of surface rust under vehicle

Pass 22 Jan 2025 110,077 miles

Knock from steering colume

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion forming

Fail 22 Jan 2025 110,077 miles

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

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

Knock from steering colume

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion forming

Pass 29 Jan 2024 104,119 miles

Under body corrosion forming

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 104,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under body corrosion forming

Pass 26 Jan 2023 98,302 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 98,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2022 92,091 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 92,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jan 2021 85,760 miles

front tyres are of different speed rating

oil warning lamp on ( level / contamination )

various protective covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2020 80,249 miles

Front / rear tyres are of different speed ratings

Various protective covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2020 80,249 miles

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

Front / rear tyres are of different speed ratings

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

Various protective covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2019 74,711 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 70,847 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber cover split

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Under trays Fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2018 70,839 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber cover split

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Under trays Fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 66,692 miles

under trays fitted restricting inspection of vehicles underside

Pass 20 Jan 2016 60,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 44,335 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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VE61 XTG is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VE61 XTG, 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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VE61 XTG is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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