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SO61 CZL

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,923 mi
Last recorded72,923 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 CZL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 72,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-45-16 vxl worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 195-45-16vxl cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2026 72,923 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section corroded and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-45-16 vxl worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 195-45-16vxl cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2025 67,712 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 63,004 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 56,630 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 47,686 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 38,187 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 38,186 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 38,185 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 34,791 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 34,791 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 31,455 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 31,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 26,455 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 21,681 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 18,806 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 15,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 12,822 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 12,822 miles

Nearside 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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SO61 CZL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CZL, 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 SO61 CZL registered?

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

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