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SM61 NNW

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,179 mi
Last recorded87,179 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 NNW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 87,179 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 239 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 82,193 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 77,423 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 77,423 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.12 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe & rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing & o/s rear (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 72,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2023 72,266 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 63,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed part to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed part to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed part to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed part to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 60,114 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 58,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 58,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 53,961 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 53,902 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 47,192 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS

Pass 13 Jan 2017 42,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 40,165 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,685 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NNW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc 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 NNW, 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 NNW registered?

SM61 NNW is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is SM61 NNW safe to buy?

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