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SM62 JLO

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,670 mi
Last recorded62,670 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 JLO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 62,670 miles

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

steering rough on rotation

Fail 8 Jun 2026 62,670 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

steering rough on rotation

Pass 20 Jun 2025 58,532 miles

Central Front slight knock from steering

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material join to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material join to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 58,524 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

underbody corroded

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

knock from steering

Pass 4 Jun 2024 52,780 miles

slight play front both front inner steering arms

Fail 3 Jun 2024 52,778 miles

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

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured both (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play front both front inner steering arms

Pass 9 Jun 2023 46,655 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 46,655 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 44,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

front wipers worn

Pass 16 Jun 2021 41,051 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 41,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 185/ 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 35,905 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 31,079 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 29,294 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 25,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 21,118 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 16,694 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

offside front tyre slightly worn on edges

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 JLO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM62 JLO registered?

SM62 JLO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is SM62 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 JLO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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