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SL62 USU

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,956 mi
Last recorded76,956 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 USU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 76,956 miles

Underside coated with corrosion inhibitor

Pass 3 Dec 2024 72,337 miles

surface corrosion on front sub frame

Pass 22 Nov 2023 65,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe corroded

rear wiper torn

Fail 22 Nov 2023 65,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe corroded

offside front steering rack gaiter twisted

rear wiper torn

Pass 2 Dec 2022 59,132 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 59,132 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 52,602 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 52,602 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 47,519 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 43,668 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 43,668 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 41,916 miles

Steering rack has slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2019 41,916 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2018 35,377 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 35,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 30,768 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 26,539 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,924 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 USU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 USU, 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 USU registered?

SL62 USU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 October 2012.

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