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SM62 EBJ

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,335 mi
Last recorded105,335 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 EBJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 105,335 miles

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

Nearside mirror slight damage

Pass 19 Nov 2024 98,046 miles

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 98,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 92,713 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (no cords visible) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror casing missing

Offside Front mirror casing damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2023 92,705 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (no cords visible) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror casing missing

Offside Front mirror casing damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,996 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2022 88,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 83,072 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering operation notchy , no access to column or universal joints

Pass 5 Oct 2020 80,936 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn noisy on lock to lock (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 80,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55V15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn noisy on lock to lock (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 72,556 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view inside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords long cuts in both tyres wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear wiper edge split

Fail 4 Oct 2019 72,556 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view inside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords long cuts in both tyres wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear wiper edge split

Pass 28 Sep 2018 67,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 67,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 64,457 miles

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

Front deep cuts and slight damage in both tyres inner wall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,784 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 39,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres cracking

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 EBJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EBJ, 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 SM62 EBJ registered?

SM62 EBJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SM62 EBJ safe to buy?

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