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SM12 ONK

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,078 mi
Last recorded110,078 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 ONK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 110,078 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

oil leak

subframe corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2024 100,935 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 100,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread distorted 195/45V16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 92,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2023 92,469 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 84,858 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2021 76,798 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 76,798 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 69,429 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 62,755 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 45,814 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 32,317 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 27,797 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 21,498 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 ONK is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ONK, 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 ONK is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 August 2012.

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