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SM12 GLV

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,087 mi
Last recorded64,087 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 GLV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 64,087 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 64,086 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2025 63,432 miles

gearbox sump corroded

Fail 21 May 2025 63,432 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

gearbox sump corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2024 62,770 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 62,256 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 56,787 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 56,787 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 51,652 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 51,652 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loos

Pass 7 Apr 2021 47,231 miles

ADVISORY REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 47,221 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine AT SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 42,873 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside mirror slight damage

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 13 Apr 2019 34,459 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 34,459 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 26,429 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 18,126 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 14,990 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 13,856 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 GLV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GLV, 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 GLV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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