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SL12 KCN

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,511 mi
Last recorded72,511 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 KCN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 72,511 miles

Steering column knotchy

Pass 20 Feb 2025 68,443 miles

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

Steering column notchy

Pass 21 Feb 2024 64,112 miles

Steering column notchy

Pass 21 Feb 2023 60,425 miles

Steering column notchy

Fail 17 Feb 2023 60,422 miles

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

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

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

Steering column notchy

Pass 18 Feb 2022 56,216 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 51,429 miles

Steering column UJ notchy

Fail 18 Feb 2021 51,425 miles

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

Steering column UJ notchy

Pass 11 Feb 2020 47,997 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 44,128 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 43,458 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 43,051 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 42,647 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,049 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,000 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 KCN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KCN, 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 KCN registered?

SL12 KCN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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