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SP12 OHZ

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,337 mi
Last recorded36,337 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 OHZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 36,337 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides 4 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 36,337 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides 4 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 35,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded x 4 front pipes corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering arm damp

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight knock from steering

Fail 31 Mar 2025 35,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded x 4 front pipes corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering arm damp

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight knock from steering

Pass 2 Apr 2024 35,440 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main and rear pipes at uncovered ends (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 35,440 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main and rear pipes at uncovered ends (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 34,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main and rear pipes at uncovered ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 34,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main and rear pipes at uncovered ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 34,386 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe at union with rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe at union with rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 34,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe at union with rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe at union with rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 33,934 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 33,399 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear at unprotected ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 31,632 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 29,633 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,080 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 23,805 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 23,805 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 OHZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OHZ, 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 OHZ registered?

SP12 OHZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is SP12 OHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 OHZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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