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SL62 WVP

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,976 mi
Last recorded53,976 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 53,976 miles

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

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

noise in steering but no play detected

Pass 30 May 2025 52,979 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 51,636 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 50,473 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 47,199 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering notchy in operation

Pass 1 Oct 2021 42,595 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 37,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jul 2019 32,094 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres treads are perishing 185/55/15

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair FOOT BRAKE PEDAL (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair HAND/PARKING BRAKE (1.2.1 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 32,067 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres treads are perishing 185/55/15

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair FOOT BRAKE PEDAL (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair HAND/PARKING BRAKE (1.2.1 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,910 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 25,639 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 23 Aug 2016 23,277 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 17,509 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 WVP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WVP, 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 WVP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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