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SL62 EFP

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,950 mi
Last recorded72,950 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 EFP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 72,950 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 72,950 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 68,528 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 64,519 miles

REAR AXEL CORRODED

Fail 22 Jan 2024 64,519 miles

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

REAR AXEL CORRODED

Pass 31 Jan 2023 59,172 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 59,169 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2022 56,184 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil sump heavily corroded.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 48,351 miles

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

Oil sump heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 39,524 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 39,485 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 34,929 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 27,128 miles

mid underbody heatshield insecure but not likely to fall off

worn patch on brake pedal anti-slip

Fail 11 Sep 2018 27,128 miles

Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

mid underbody heatshield insecure but not likely to fall off

worn patch on brake pedal anti-slip

Pass 26 Sep 2017 22,668 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 20,155 miles

evidence of ageing in nsr tyre tread

lower steering column shaft seized

worn patch on brake pedal anti-slip

Pass 23 Sep 2016 16,665 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 16,665 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 11,058 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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SL62 EFP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SL62 EFP, 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 SL62 EFP registered?

SL62 EFP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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