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SO12 AUE

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,534 mi
Last recorded69,534 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 AUE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 69,534 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,523 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 63,523 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 58,954 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 58,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 53,562 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 46,487 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,390 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 31,518 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 23,217 miles

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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SO12 AUE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO12 AUE, 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 SO12 AUE registered?

SO12 AUE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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