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SO12 HVN

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,202 mi
Last recorded78,202 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 HVN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 78,202 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 84,555 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 76,260 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 70,066 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 70,066 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function telescopic worn (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 61,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2020 54,720 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 47,456 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 43,224 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 43,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 35,592 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two child seats fitted ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 28,925 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 21,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST PASSES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST PASSES (4.1.E.1)

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 HVN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HVN, 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 HVN registered?

SO12 HVN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is SO12 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 HVN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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