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SO62 HMU

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,369 mi
Last recorded116,369 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 HMU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 116,369 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 116,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 106,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 96,793 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 86,297 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 86,293 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 74,089 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 64,894 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 59,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 56,951 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 56,951 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 53,891 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 51,144 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 41,086 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,651 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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SO62 HMU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO62 HMU, 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 SO62 HMU registered?

SO62 HMU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is SO62 HMU safe to buy?

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