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SM61 UAO

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,041 mi
Last recorded119,041 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 UAO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 119,041 miles

under tray fitted

undersealed

Pass 30 Apr 2024 114,437 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 114,330 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Pass 24 May 2023 110,273 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 110,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 98,624 miles

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

steering Column uj has wear/play

Fail 20 Apr 2022 98,624 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine @ sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

steering Column uj has wear/play

Pass 27 Feb 2021 86,225 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 27 Feb 2021 86,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2020 77,646 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play and noise comming from steering rack ()

Fail 31 Jan 2020 77,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play and noise comming from steering rack ()

Pass 19 Jan 2019 65,242 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 65,242 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 53,937 miles

Heat shield loose

Top suspension mounts has play

Pass 30 Jan 2017 41,928 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cut

Fail 30 Jan 2017 41,928 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Front wiper blades smearing/juddering

Nearside Rear tyre wall cut

Pass 2 Feb 2016 28,798 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 18,712 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 18,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 UAO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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