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SP12 VFH

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,011 mi
Last recorded137,011 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 VFH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2025 137,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mount corroded and snapped (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cut to cords 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 119,672 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

various components corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2023 119,672 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

various components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 106,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edges 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 106,542 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edges 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 93,333 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 93,333 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 82,450 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 73,261 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 73,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jan 2020 73,250 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 54,008 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 48,109 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished 195/45x16

Fail 24 Feb 2018 48,109 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust heatsheild loose

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished 195/45x16

Pass 18 Mar 2017 38,404 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2016 30,775 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,684 miles

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 VFH is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VFH, 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 VFH is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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