MOT Status
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107,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside and nearside front inner wing metal brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer cv joint worn
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Rear rear axle beam corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
unable to inspect full underside of vehicle and outer sills due to covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification coil spring incorrect or incorrectly mounted causing it to foul on inner wing (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Rear rear axle beam corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside and nearside front inner wing metal brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer cv joint worn
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
unable to inspect full underside of vehicle and outer sills due to covers fitted
vehicle heavily undersealed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1954516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front brake discs corroded on inside faces
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Central exhaust heat shield insecure
scratches on windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Central exhaust heat shield insecure
scratches on windscreen
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Central exhaust heat shield insecure
ofside front brake pulsing
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP12 VEW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?
SP12 VEW is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 March 2012.
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