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SO12 JHV

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,096 mi
Last recorded77,096 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 JHV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 77,096 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2025 77,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2024 73,187 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 73,187 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 70,299 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 52,187 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 36,828 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 33,027 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 27,475 miles

Rear heat shield missing

knock from steering coupling

Pass 9 Mar 2018 22,919 miles

F/wiper blades worn

R/wiper blade worn

Slight knock from lower column

Pass 9 Mar 2017 18,179 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 14,152 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 10,603 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 JHV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 JHV, 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 JHV registered?

SO12 JHV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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