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SL12 HGA

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,808 mi
Last recorded68,808 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 68,808 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 62,614 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2024 55,037 miles

Subframe Axl heavy underseal

Pass 18 Sep 2020 46,922 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 46,922 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

heatshield insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2018 34,687 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,693 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 32,693 miles

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

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

steering column notchy when turned lock to lock

Pass 20 Mar 2017 27,413 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 21,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre close to legal limit on inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,352 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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SL12 HGA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HGA, 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 SL12 HGA registered?

SL12 HGA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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