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SL62 UMM

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,443 mi
Last recorded36,443 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 UMM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 36,443 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 33,977 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 recommend change soon as possible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes, recommend change soon as possible (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 33,977 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 recommend change soon as possible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes, recommend change soon as possible (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 31,570 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 31,570 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 27,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight bind at front brake

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 24,666 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened causing some squeaking (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 24,666 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened causing some squeaking (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 21,318 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 20,654 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 16,932 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 12,969 miles

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2017 11,194 miles

lower steering column siezed

Fail 14 Sep 2017 11,194 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

lower steering column siezed

Pass 12 Sep 2016 9,552 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 7,598 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 UMM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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