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SM61 VOO

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,923 mi
Last recorded83,923 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 83,923 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 78,491 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 78,394 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened insecurely attached to chassis or axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 75,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts around inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 75,508 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts around inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 67,756 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 67,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 60,173 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 51,003 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 51,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper mounting cracked (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2020 45,627 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 40,175 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 35,710 miles

Nearside Front wiper torn

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 30,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 24,680 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 17,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight knock from steering

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 VOO 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 VOO, 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 VOO registered?

SM61 VOO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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