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SM12 OSX

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,765 mi
Last recorded96,765 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 96,765 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

engine oil low

Pass 11 Dec 2024 92,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear shroud loose

Fail 11 Dec 2024 92,752 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear shroud loose

Pass 12 Dec 2023 88,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front into flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front to rear into rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to offside & nearside inner sills

Pass 8 Dec 2022 83,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes into rear brake flexis staring to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heat shield around fuel tank loose

Pass 10 Dec 2021 79,914 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2021 79,914 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded short rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear into rear brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded short rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes along floor slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2020 76,412 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked and slightly deterioration but still readable (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short rear brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe into rear brake flexi slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short rear brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 72,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to check front rear x2 brake pipes due to plastic under guard

Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,472 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 70,469 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,232 miles

front tyres are worn on the inner edge.

Fail 1 Jun 2017 59,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres are worn on the inner edge.

Pass 26 May 2016 45,098 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 30,565 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 30,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 OSX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OSX, 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 OSX registered?

SM12 OSX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is SM12 OSX safe to buy?

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