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SL12 EGX

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,137 mi
Last recorded84,137 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 EGX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 84,137 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 84,135 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 80,199 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 80,199 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 71,164 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 71,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 62,869 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at inner wing arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight noise from steering when rotated

surface corrosion to rear subframe and chassis areas

Fail 7 Mar 2023 62,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at inner wing arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight noise from steering when rotated

surface corrosion to rear subframe and chassis areas

Pass 8 Mar 2022 59,383 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 59,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Upper top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Upper top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 55,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has slight sidewall damage 1954516 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 55,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has slight sidewall damage 1954516 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 52,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Mar 2020 52,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1954516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 47,920 miles

LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT SEIZED

NSF WIPER RUBBER TORN

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EVIDENCE OF AGEING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

REAR No.PLATE BEGINNING TO DELAMINATE

REAR UNDERBODY HEATSHIELD MISSING,MINIMUM FIRE RISK

Fail 12 Mar 2019 47,920 miles

LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT SEIZED

NSF WIPER RUBBER TORN

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EVIDENCE OF AGEING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

REAR No.PLATE BEGINNING TO DELAMINATE

REAR UNDERBODY HEATSHIELD MISSING,MINIMUM FIRE RISK

Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 43,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread and sidewall cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2018 43,533 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread and sidewall cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2017 38,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Feb 2017 38,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 34,813 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 34,813 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 29,355 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 29,355 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 EGX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SL12 EGX, 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 EGX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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