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SM61 KUC

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,462 mi
Last recorded48,462 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 48,462 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 47,042 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 43,988 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both side upper and lower mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 40,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side inner face of brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both side rear mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both side upper and lower mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 40,959 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side inner face of brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both side rear mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both side upper and lower mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 36,723 miles

Rear Boot space can not be inspected as boot is full

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Heat shield is loose

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 32,575 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 29,775 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 27,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 27,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 24,039 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 20,403 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 16,470 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

slight cracking to front tyres

Pass 12 Mar 2015 11,854 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 10,749 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 KUC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KUC, 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 KUC registered?

SM61 KUC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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