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SP12 VEW

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,613 mi
Last recorded107,613 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 VEW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 107,613 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 96,417 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 96,416 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 87,725 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 87,724 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2023 87,678 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 78,516 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 78,515 miles

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 68,155 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 68,152 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 61,780 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,172 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 59,172 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 51,733 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside faces

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,093 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

scratches on windscreen

Fail 27 Feb 2018 44,093 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,135 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 37,134 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2016 31,483 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 25,328 miles

ofside front brake pulsing

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 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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