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SM61 KUW

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,881 mi
Last recorded43,881 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 KUW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 43,881 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 41,821 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 37,802 miles

Rear axle corroded slightly

Rear both nearside and offside inner sills corroded slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2024 37,802 miles

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

Rear axle corroded slightly

Rear both nearside and offside inner sills corroded slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2023 36,562 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 36,140 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mounting slight damage

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 33,959 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 30,671 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 28,182 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 24,927 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 21,007 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 17,478 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 13,517 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 13,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 9,645 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 KUW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc 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 KUW, 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 KUW registered?

SM61 KUW is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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