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SP12 MHL

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,087 mi
Last recorded54,087 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 MHL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 54,087 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 54,085 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 49,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 44,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 44,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 40,276 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 40,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 35,175 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 32,097 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 28,187 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 28,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 20,790 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 14,917 miles

sterring shaft noisey

Fail 27 Feb 2017 14,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

sterring shaft noisey

Pass 16 Feb 2016 12,269 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 9,657 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 MHL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 MHL, 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 MHL registered?

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

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