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SL12 KBO

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,080 mi
Last recorded55,080 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 55,080 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 55,038 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2024 55,037 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 195/45r16 ()

Pass 7 Aug 2023 54,980 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 52,213 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 47,634 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 43,440 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 37,855 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 31,051 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 26,941 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 22,186 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 16,012 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 7,256 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 KBO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KBO, 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 KBO registered?

SL12 KBO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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