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SL62 URU

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,778 mi
Last recorded30,778 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 30,778 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 29,210 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and slight knock (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 27,385 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 27,380 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 25,085 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 22,830 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 21,305 miles

nearside front tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2019 19,523 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 16,914 miles

slight knock from steering

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 13,567 miles

Nearside Front wiper torn

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 10,608 miles

slight knock from steering

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 7,885 miles

under trays fitted

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 URU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 URU, 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 URU registered?

SL62 URU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is SL62 URU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 URU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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