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SM61 KTO

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,885 mi
Last recorded62,885 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 KTO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 62,885 miles

Central Front Lower oil pan seeping oil corroded

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp in-op

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tail gate panel damage

x 3 road wheel (kerb rash)

Fail 16 Feb 2026 62,864 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower oil pan seeping oil corroded

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp in-op

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear tail gate panel damage

x 3 road wheel (kerb rash)

Pass 20 Feb 2025 53,356 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 51,196 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 51,193 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 51,095 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2022 44,447 miles

sill trays fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2022 44,348 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 39,676 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 39,676 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 32,132 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 21,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 6,536 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 6,193 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 5,705 miles

Front slight damage to both road wheels

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts to sidewall

Offside Front tyre has cuts to sidewall

Offside Rear slight damage to road wheel

Pass 21 Sep 2015 4,667 miles

Lower column knocking slightly

Nearside Front Wiper blade torn

Pass 29 Sep 2014 3,771 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 KTO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KTO, 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 KTO registered?

SM61 KTO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is SM61 KTO safe to buy?

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