MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four corners (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
rear axle slight corrosion
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four corners (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
rear axle slight corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear axle corroded
underbody corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
exhaust heat shield insecure
oil sump corroded and leaking
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
exhaust heat shield insecure
oil sump corroded and leaking
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s main centre pipes at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded plus has a slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s main centre pipes at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded plus has a slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front rear suspension bush split
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
steering tight spot
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front rear suspension bush split
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
steering tight spot
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM12 FEV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 SM12 FEV, 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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SM12 FEV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2012.
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