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Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside mirror slight damage
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))
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))
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
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
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
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
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear tyres cracking
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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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