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SM61 KUH

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,336 mi
Last recorded11,336 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 KUH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 11,336 miles

FRONT SUB-FRAME, STEERING, BRAKES & SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED. REAR AXLE, BRAKES & SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED. CORROSION SHOWING ALL OVER

Fail 31 Jan 2026 11,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

FRONT SUB-FRAME, STEERING, BRAKES & SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED. REAR AXLE, BRAKES & SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED. CORROSION SHOWING ALL OVER

Pass 31 Jan 2025 11,329 miles

FRONT SUB-FRAME & REAR AXLE CORRODED. FRONT STEERING, SUSPENSION & HUB COMPONANTS CORRODED. BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR IMAGES

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 11,255 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR IMAGES

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 10,946 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 10,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SPLIIT FROM ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 10,712 miles

FRONT STEERING & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED. REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective POOR IMAGE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 10,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 9,877 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 9,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 9,229 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 9,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 8,392 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 7,759 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jan 2016 7,102 miles

both front wiper blades torn at edges

Pass 30 Jan 2015 5,438 miles

nearside front wiper blade torn

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 KUH is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KUH, 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 KUH is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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