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SL62 UNG

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,911 mi
Last recorded96,911 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 UNG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 96,911 miles

advise nearside front brake back plate corroded

advise nearside rear light unit outer cover broken

Fail 11 Dec 2025 96,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advise nearside front brake back plate corroded

advise nearside rear light unit outer cover broken

Pass 3 Dec 2024 81,865 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 58,933 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 58,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 46,489 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 46,489 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre twisted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 36,470 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 36,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 23,732 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 20,637 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 20,637 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 13,951 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 10 Oct 2016 5,877 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 4,114 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 UNG is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UNG, 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 UNG registered?

SL62 UNG is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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