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SO62 LEJ

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,575 mi
Last recorded51,575 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 LEJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 51,575 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 49,460 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 48,731 miles

Steering shaft splines slightly tight (knock when turning steering). Corrosion on inner rear sill areas ,& rear axle

Pass 28 Sep 2023 45,993 miles

Corrosion on inner rear sill areas ,& rear axle

Pass 22 Sep 2022 42,657 miles

Brake pads approx 2/3 worn. Minor wear in offside steering track rod end. Steering shaft splines slightly tight (knock when turning steering). Rear tyres at 3 - 3.5mm.

Pass 28 Sep 2021 38,412 miles

Steering shaft slightly tight on splines (slight steering knock on turns).

Pass 16 Sep 2020 35,160 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 32,206 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 27,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 24,322 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 20,575 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 15,838 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 LEJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

SO62 LEJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is SO62 LEJ safe to buy?

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