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SP12 MGU

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,986 mi
Last recorded107,986 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 MGU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 107,986 miles

Cab or chassis corroded more than 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (boot floor)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 107,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded more than 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (boot floor)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 104,906 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General under boy corrosion

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 98,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 92,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 87,057 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 87,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AS IT JOINS FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded WHEEL CYLINDER TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AT FLEXI CONNECTION (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded WHEEL CYLINDER TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 78,601 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Central (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 78,601 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Central (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 72,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 64,144 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,751 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,300 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 37,864 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 29,085 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 MGU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP12 MGU, 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 MGU registered?

SP12 MGU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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