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SM12 GLZ

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,656 mi
Last recorded56,656 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 GLZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 56,656 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 56,656 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 52,746 miles

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

both front drop links

Pass 21 Sep 2023 45,714 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 45,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 38,802 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front tie rod slight play

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper requires adjustment (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear axle and under body / chassis corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 36,456 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle and corrosion under vehicle

Fail 25 Aug 2021 36,456 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle and corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2020 24,126 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 29 Aug 2020 24,126 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2019 31,892 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 31,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 29,363 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 29,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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Pass 16 Sep 2017 26,879 miles

Nearside Front chassis leg corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front chassis leg damaged and corroded

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2016 23,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front chassis leg bdamaged

Offside Front chassis leg damaged

a/c pipes damaged/removed

Pass 13 Oct 2015 20,044 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 15,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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 GLZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GLZ, 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 GLZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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