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SM12 LVF

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,166 mi
Last recorded69,166 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 69,166 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 63,543 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 63,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 54,310 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 54,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 48,605 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 48,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 48,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 May 2021 48,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional tyre (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 47,433 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 44,244 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 40,971 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 40,966 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,077 miles

engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

windscreen chipped in zone B

Fail 25 Apr 2017 36,077 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect

rear wiper blade torn

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

windscreen chipped in zone B

Pass 26 Jul 2016 30,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut on nsf tyre outer wall but not to cords

slight tear front wiper blades

Fail 21 Jul 2016 30,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut on nsf tyre outer wall but not to cords

slight tear front wiper blades

Pass 24 Jul 2015 22,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre cuts but not to cords

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 LVF is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LVF, 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 LVF registered?

SM12 LVF is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is SM12 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 LVF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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