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SL12 BPX

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,626 mi
Last recorded87,626 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 BPX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 87,626 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 83,914 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 81,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump poris (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 79,779 miles

Steering system feels notchy but not excessive at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,340 miles

Slightly notchy steering system, should be investigated further.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 67,635 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 51,437 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 51,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 41,190 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2016 41,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,655 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SL12 BPX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL12 BPX, 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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SL12 BPX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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