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SM62 JOJ

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,015 mi
Last recorded85,015 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 JOJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 85,015 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 84,660 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 83,599 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2022 79,452 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded surface only ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 75,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 75,048 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 71,826 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 71,810 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 65,822 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 65,820 miles

Power steering malfunctioning detected at wheel (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 58,542 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre tread depth close to legal limit

Pass 6 Nov 2017 50,108 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 42,405 miles

steering wheel judder when turning no play in system

Pass 13 Nov 2015 36,289 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 36,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 JOJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JOJ, 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 JOJ registered?

SM62 JOJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is SM62 JOJ safe to buy?

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