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SM12 GKE

2012 Mazda 2

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,508 mi
Last recorded64,508 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 GKE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 64,508 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber split & excessive movement

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

Front brake discs - inner faces slightly corroded

Offside Front knocking noise from lower steering column/steering rack internal coupling - no external excessive play

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

all flexible brake hoses front and rear have slight corrosion to ferrules

Fail 16 Jun 2026 64,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at floor near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber split & excessive movement

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

Front brake discs - inner faces slightly corroded

Offside Front knocking noise from lower steering column/steering rack internal coupling - no external excessive play

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

all flexible brake hoses front and rear have slight corrosion to ferrules

Pass 24 Jun 2025 63,709 miles

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

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

front subframe and rear axle signs of corrosion

lower rear gear box mount starting to split

slight knock from steering column

Fail 24 Jun 2025 63,707 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front subframe and rear axle signs of corrosion

lower rear gear box mount starting to split

slight knock from steering column

Pass 21 Jun 2024 62,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front subframe and rear axle signs of corrosion

knock from steering column joint

Fail 19 Jun 2024 62,622 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ( at two parts) (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front subframe and rear axle signs of corrosion

knock from steering column joint

Pass 13 Jun 2023 61,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2022 59,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

steering slight noisy in rack

Pass 1 Jun 2021 57,673 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And Corroded On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Brake Pads Look Thin/Low (Tight Enclosed Access) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush In The Suspension Arm Is Slightly Perished/Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre Has Several Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyre's Are Perished/Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 56,181 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 52,736 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisy/rough operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisy/rough operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 47,989 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 39,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 26,658 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 19,092 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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SM12 GKE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM12 GKE, 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 GKE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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