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SL12 KBK

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,840 mi
Last recorded78,840 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 KBK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 78,840 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2025 71,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn *starting to separate* (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded *heavily corroded* (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn *starting to separate* (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear axle generally corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2025 71,483 miles

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

*Auxiliary drive belt heavily perish cracked*

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *heavily corroded* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn *starting to separate* (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded *heavily corroded* (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn *starting to separate* (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear axle generally corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2024 61,154 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 52,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front and rear at join with flexie hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all brake pipe to flxie hose

Pass 26 Jul 2022 41,526 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface corrosion underside vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 41,526 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface corrosion underside vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 33,176 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 33,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 30,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracked (195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2019 27,240 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 23,783 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front upper strut bearing noisy

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

Pass 5 May 2017 20,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 15,426 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 11,956 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 KBK is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KBK, 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 KBK is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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