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SO61 CZC

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,000 mi
Last recorded65,000 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 CZC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 65,000 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 64,995 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 63,691 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 63,690 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front slight play in steering detected at steeering wheel

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 62,128 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 58,648 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 52,803 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 51,419 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear axel bushers perishing

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2020 49,370 miles

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corroded

Rear Axle bushes perishing

Fail 17 Aug 2020 49,367 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corroded

Rear Axle bushes perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2019 47,440 miles

Exhaust system corroded

General under body corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber misted with oil

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit and is bald on outer edges

Pass 11 Jul 2018 43,697 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f road wheel damaged

n/s/f tyre close to tread bar indicators

various under body corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre curb damaged and punctured

Fail 8 Jul 2017 41,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre curb damaged and punctured

Pass 1 Jul 2016 39,410 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 39,400 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,714 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 37,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 35,776 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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SO61 CZC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SO61 CZC, 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 SO61 CZC registered?

SO61 CZC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is SO61 CZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO61 CZC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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