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SL12 UCE

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,249 mi
Last recorded34,249 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 UCE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 34,249 miles

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

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2025 34,249 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front 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))

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

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 30,914 miles

Front front subframe corrded

rear axle corroded

rear seat folded time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2023 27,853 miles

Front subframe has heavy corrosion

Rear axle has heavy corrosion

Rear seat folded time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2022 25,160 miles

both front brake pipes slight corrosion at ends

both rear brake pipes slight corrosion at ends

front sub frame and lower arms corroded

rear axel heavily corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2022 25,160 miles

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

both front brake pipes slight corrosion at ends

both rear brake pipes slight corrosion at ends

front sub frame and lower arms corroded

rear axel heavily corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 25,058 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 21,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 17,858 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 13,964 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 13,054 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 10,406 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 UCE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UCE, 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 UCE registered?

SL12 UCE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is SL12 UCE safe to buy?

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