MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
knock from steering rack
Offside Rear tyre cracking
knock from steering rack
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear tyre cracking
knock from steering rack
n/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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