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SP12 OHL

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,356 mi
Last recorded62,356 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 OHL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 62,356 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 60,404 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2024 60,404 miles

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

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2023 57,321 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

sump corroded and has slight leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2023 57,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

sump corroded and has slight leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2022 54,485 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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 13 Aug 2021 51,982 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 51,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 49,700 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 49,700 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 48,661 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 44,033 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 40,002 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 35,812 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 30,829 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,221 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 28,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 OHL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OHL, 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 OHL registered?

SP12 OHL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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