MOT Status
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102,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH RUBBERS SEVERELY SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust centre heat shield insecure
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords showing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bothrear tyres starting to perish and crack
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
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GL61 SZJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 GL61 SZJ, 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 GL61 SZJ registered?
GL61 SZJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 January 2012.
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