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SM61 VPP

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,535 mi
Last recorded122,535 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 VPP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 122,535 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 122,534 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 112,396 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 112,390 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 100,171 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 17 Nov 2022 86,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 77,809 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 69,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded/porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 69,899 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded/porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 55,953 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 May 2018 44,935 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 37,751 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 24,439 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

lower steering column shaft seized-

tread damage at nsf & osf tyres

Fail 31 May 2016 24,439 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

lower steering column shaft seized-

tread damage at nsf & osf tyres

Pass 22 Feb 2016 22,705 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all x4 on car in parts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 15,138 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 VPP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

SM61 VPP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 February 2012.

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