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SP12 OHH

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,495 mi
Last recorded106,495 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 OHH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 106,495 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General underside of vehicle corroded

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 Front 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 7 Mar 2025 94,974 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp slightly dim

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

Offside headlamp slightly dim

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 81,599 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 81,412 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 77,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 77,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 70,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 64,094 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2021 64,094 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2020 61,263 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2019 55,284 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 47,621 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2018 47,621 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 39,405 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 30,174 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2015 22,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 22,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OHH is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OHH, 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 OHH is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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