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SL12 UCB

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,173 mi
Last recorded48,173 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 48,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front cv boot slightly distorted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

subframe and axle badly corroded

various component and under body corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2025 46,824 miles

Offside Front steering play

body damages

both front suspension arms bushes separating

sub-frame, nearside front suspension arm and axle badly corroded

under body and components badly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2025 46,824 miles

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

Offside Front steering play

body damages

both front suspension arms bushes separating

sub-frame, nearside front suspension arm and axle badly corroded

under body and components badly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2024 46,203 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some body damages

under and subframe components corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 45,394 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes slightly seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

component corrosion

exhaust corroded/badly corroded

play/knock rack end os

Pass 17 Feb 2022 44,457 miles

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

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

component corrosion

rear axle bushes slightly seperating

Pass 15 Feb 2021 43,466 miles

body damage

component corrosion

nsf suspension arm bush separating

tyres perished

Pass 14 Feb 2020 42,165 miles

nsf wishbone bush separating

tyres perished

Pass 14 Feb 2019 40,099 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

nsf and osr tyres perished

nsf arm bush separating

Pass 5 Feb 2018 38,035 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre has cracking to sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 35,390 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 35,390 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 32,037 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,687 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 UCB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UCB, 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 UCB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 April 2012.

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