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SO62 JUW

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,310 mi
Last recorded75,310 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 JUW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 75,310 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 74,952 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 74,015 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 72,682 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 72,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 70,647 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 64,116 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 64,115 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 59,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 54,141 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 54,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 47,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 41,055 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 34,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

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 JUW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SO62 JUW, 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 JUW registered?

SO62 JUW is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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