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SL62 EFR

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,235 mi
Last recorded83,235 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 EFR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 83,235 miles

car heavy under sealed

Fail 23 Mar 2026 83,234 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

car heavy under sealed

Pass 4 Sep 2024 81,990 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 81,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 75,993 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 70,565 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 65,571 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

sill covers + undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 31 Aug 2020 62,326 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers+ undrtrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 31 Aug 2020 62,312 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers+ undrtrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 21 Aug 2019 58,178 miles

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 16 Aug 2019 58,178 miles

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

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 20 Aug 2018 49,990 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,516 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 33,798 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 25,250 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 EFR is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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