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SM62 EBC

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,287 mi
Last recorded87,287 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 EBC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 87,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed brake pipes corroded at all wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre outer wall lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre heavily perished on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 84,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded at flex unions (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre heavily perished on outer wall & shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 81,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre outer sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at union with flex. Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 81,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre outer sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at union with flex. Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 78,989 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,742 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 73,605 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 70,448 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 70,448 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 67,390 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 58,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 46,230 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 46,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 35,592 miles

under trays fitted

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 EBC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EBC, 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 EBC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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