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SM61 WTL

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,004 mi
Last recorded84,004 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 WTL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 84,004 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 84,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 79,396 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 75,295 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 70,326 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 64,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 60,292 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 56,324 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,605 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 46,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 46,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 41,047 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 41,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 37,439 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 25,511 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 19,072 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 WTL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WTL, 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 WTL registered?

SM61 WTL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is SM61 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 WTL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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