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SO61 CZV

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,454 mi
Last recorded134,454 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 CZV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 134,454 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 134,454 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 125,149 miles

Nearside Front track rod slight play

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Offside Front head light poor intensity

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear shockers noise

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 5 Mar 2020 125,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front track rod slight play

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Offside Front head light poor intensity

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear shockers noise

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 5 Mar 2019 108,712 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 108,712 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 89,423 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tail lamp damaged

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 89,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tail lamp damaged

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 88,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 74,617 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt rest stud missing from seatbelt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear light unit damaged,no white light shown to rear

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 74,617 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt rest stud missing from seatbelt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear light unit damaged,no white light shown to rear

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,752 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 48,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 48,879 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CZV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CZV, 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 CZV registered?

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

Is SO61 CZV safe to buy?

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