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SM61 KSV

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,172 mi
Last recorded91,172 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 KSV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2025 91,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 84,976 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroding

Fail 6 Mar 2024 84,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2023 81,029 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough when turning steering wheel (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 81,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough when turning steering wheel (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 76,835 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 70,657 miles

slight knock from steering column

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs rusty

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 70,657 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs rusty

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

slight knock from steering column

Pass 21 Feb 2020 65,810 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

knock from steering column

Fail 21 Feb 2020 65,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

knock from steering column

Pass 7 Feb 2019 57,798 miles

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

knock from steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2018 50,652 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

knock from steering rack

Fail 12 Feb 2018 50,652 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

knock from steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2017 43,265 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm

Pass 22 Feb 2016 33,681 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 26,212 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 KSV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM61 KSV, 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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SM61 KSV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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