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SP12 MGE

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,298 mi
Last recorded56,298 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 MGE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 56,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2024 43,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 28,719 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 17,682 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 17,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2021 4,759 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 4,714 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 4,678 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 4,354 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 4,208 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 3,839 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 3,307 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 3,307 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 2,869 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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SP12 MGE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP12 MGE, 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 SP12 MGE registered?

SP12 MGE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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