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SM12 UEB

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

24,412 mi
Last recorded24,412 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 24,412 miles

front subframe covered in underseal rear axle covered in undersel underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 15 Apr 2026 24,412 miles

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

front subframe covered in underseal rear axle covered in undersel underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 27 Mar 2025 23,781 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 23,781 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 22,999 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS TIGHT IN OPERATION

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Fail 6 Mar 2024 22,997 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel BRAKE PEDAL SOFT (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS TIGHT IN OPERATION

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 9 Aug 2022 21,706 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 21,704 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 20,502 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 20,502 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 19,687 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 18,543 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 16,098 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 13,803 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 13,803 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 10,752 miles

Nearside Front wiper torn

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 8,585 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UEB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UEB, 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 UEB registered?

SM12 UEB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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