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SM12 ONL

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,385 mi
Last recorded64,385 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 64,385 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 64,385 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 57,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 57,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure lower bracket (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 56,334 miles

All suspension corroded

Axle corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front subframe corroded

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 56,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All suspension corroded

Axle corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front subframe corroded

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 52,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump and sump coroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 52,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump and sump coroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 49,204 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 49,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 44,980 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 44,979 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 42,386 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 42,385 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 38,603 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 38,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 33,633 miles

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

steering rough

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2018 33,633 miles

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

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

steering rough

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 28,716 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 22,153 miles

slight noise from steering when turning lock to lock .(no free play detected}

Pass 1 Jul 2015 16,339 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 ONL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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