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SM62 EBA

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

67,690 mi
Last recorded67,690 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 EBA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 67,690 miles

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

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

centre heat sheild slightly insecure

slight play from the steering column knuckle

Fail 9 Oct 2025 67,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

centre heat sheild slightly insecure

slight play from the steering column knuckle

Pass 30 Sep 2024 65,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

slight play from the steering column knuckle

Fail 27 Sep 2024 65,944 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

slight play from the steering column knuckle

Pass 12 Oct 2023 64,177 miles

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner rack joint slight play

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

Slight play from intermediate steering arm knuckle

Fail 11 Oct 2023 64,177 miles

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

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

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner rack joint slight play

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

Slight play from intermediate steering arm knuckle

Pass 4 Oct 2022 61,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight play from intermediate steering arm knuckle

Sump pan corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 58,984 miles

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 58,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 56,157 miles

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 56,157 miles

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

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 52,345 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 52,338 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions bothsides (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 48,301 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 48,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 44,476 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 34,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SM62 EBA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SM62 EBA, 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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SM62 EBA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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