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SL62 UPW

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,267 mi
Last recorded87,267 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 May 2025 87,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Pass 22 Jan 2024 80,776 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 76,045 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 72,618 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 68,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 59,600 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has slight movement at anti roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 48,578 miles

Central Central exhaust heat shield slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/SF lower suspension arm rear bush is slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/SR tyre slightly cracked (cracked in the grooves). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/SF lower suspension arm rear bush is slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/SR tyre slightly cracked (cracked in the grooves). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 37,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 20,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 9,291 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 6,937 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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 UPW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SL62 UPW, 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 UPW is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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