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GL61 SZJ

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,864 mi
Last recorded102,864 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 SZJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 102,864 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 102,862 miles

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) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2024 98,133 miles

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))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 98,133 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 94,045 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 84,553 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 75,893 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 75,891 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 69,743 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 65,836 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 65,835 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 60,009 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 60,008 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 54,348 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 49,619 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2016 45,539 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 38,312 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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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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