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SM61 EDS

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,407 mi
Last recorded71,407 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 EDS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 71,407 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 69,358 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 67,110 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 66,232 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 66,231 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 61,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 49,693 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2020 49,397 miles

chipped screen

n/s/r tyre's heavy cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2019 48,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 47,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 39,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front tyres bald on edges.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 29,619 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 20,924 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 20,924 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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SM61 EDS is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SM61 EDS, 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 SM61 EDS registered?

SM61 EDS is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SM61 EDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 EDS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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