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SO62 UNN

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,838 mi
Last recorded76,838 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 UNN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 76,838 miles

minor surface corrosion on underbody. all been painted and treated

Pass 19 Jan 2026 75,353 miles

Body Undertrays Fitted.

Exhaust System Corroded.

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated In Grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Misting. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated In Grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Misting. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil Sump Pan Corroded.

Rear Axle Corroded.

Fail 15 Jan 2026 75,348 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Shock Absorber Top Mount Fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body Undertrays Fitted.

Exhaust System Corroded.

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated In Grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Misting. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge, 2mm inner, 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated In Grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Misting. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil Sump Pan Corroded.

Rear Axle Corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2025 72,858 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 70,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces, pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 64,937 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 59,635 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 59,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 55,152 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 51,498 miles

Central Front slight stone chip in windscreen

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2019 41,201 miles

Central Front Upper slight stone chip in windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shields loose

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 33,034 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Nov 2016 23,214 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has side wall damage on inner side.

Fail 24 Nov 2016 23,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has side wall damage on inner side.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 13,591 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall but not to cord or ply

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 UNN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red 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 UNN, 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 UNN registered?

SO62 UNN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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