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SP12 MHA

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,070 mi
Last recorded178,070 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 MHA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 178,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 147,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear door damaged

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

offside rear bumper damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2024 147,926 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear door damaged

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

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2023 133,742 miles

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

front subframe corroding

Fail 1 Jun 2023 133,708 miles

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

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

front subframe corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2022 117,119 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 100,022 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2021 99,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 66,252 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 66,252 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,240 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 48,784 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 48,784 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,170 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Nearside Rear nail in tyre on outer edge

child seat fitted restricting full check of n/s/r seat belt

under trays / sill covers fitted covering some components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 MHA 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 66.7%.

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 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 MHA, 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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SP12 MHA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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