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2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,869 mi
Last recorded59,869 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 59,869 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 56,891 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 56,864 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 54,114 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 45,823 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 45,817 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,340 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 43,340 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 38,162 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 38,162 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 33,202 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 25,468 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 25,468 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside and outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2015 17,869 miles

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 VPN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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