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SM12 OTD

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,137 mi
Last recorded74,137 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 74,137 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 72,145 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 68,204 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 61,770 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 59,850 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 49,237 miles

Central fuel tank heatshield loose

Rear rear heat shield missing no risk of damage or fire

Pass 4 Apr 2019 32,275 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 14,825 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 13,230 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 11,088 miles

lower steering column partially siezed

Pass 27 Jun 2015 8,399 miles

front wiper rubbers torn

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 OTD is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTD, 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 OTD registered?

SM12 OTD is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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