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FV12 SVT

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,247 mi
Last recorded62,247 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 SVT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 62,247 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 59,382 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 57,135 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 52,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split, clears screen adequately (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 48,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 41,330 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 41,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 36,019 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 29,637 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 22,600 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 14,534 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 13,393 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 9,092 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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FV12 SVT is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FV12 SVT, 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 FV12 SVT registered?

FV12 SVT is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is FV12 SVT safe to buy?

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