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SL12 KMU

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,552 mi
Last recorded95,552 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 KMU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 95,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 78,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 1954516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 78,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 1954516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 65,647 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 61,864 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 59,088 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 54,141 miles

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

osr tyre cracked inner wall

Fail 12 Jul 2021 54,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

osr tyre cracked inner wall

Pass 21 Jul 2020 49,512 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 49,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osf tyre 2.5mm

Pass 16 Jul 2019 46,162 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 41,951 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 41,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 37,361 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 31,722 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 31,722 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 27,659 miles

slight nosie from steering column area

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 KMU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KMU, 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 KMU registered?

SL12 KMU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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