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SM12 FFE

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,838 mi
Last recorded55,838 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 FFE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 55,838 miles

Can't test rear seatbelts due to large items

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2026 55,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Can't test rear seatbelts due to large items

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 50,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT & REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 50,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, 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 & REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 44,225 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 44,225 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 37,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2020 28,029 miles
Fail 25 May 2020 28,029 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 24,312 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge + cut outer sidewall

Pass 21 May 2018 18,536 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2017 12,709 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 11,326 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 9,692 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall has slight damage not to cord

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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SM12 FFE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FFE, 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 SM12 FFE registered?

SM12 FFE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is SM12 FFE safe to buy?

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