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SP12 VFS

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,280 mi
Last recorded43,280 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 43,280 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 39,500 miles

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

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

age related corrosion showing on steering/suspension components & underside of vehicle

Fail 12 May 2025 39,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle holed near lower spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

age related corrosion showing on steering/suspension components & underside of vehicle

Pass 15 May 2024 35,614 miles

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

front subframe and rear axle corroding

Fail 15 May 2024 35,613 miles

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

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

front subframe and rear axle corroding

Pass 16 May 2023 29,765 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 26,720 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 26,720 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 20,388 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 May 2020 20,014 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2019 17,328 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres cracked on edges

Fail 1 Apr 2019 17,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres cracked on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2018 15,143 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 13,209 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside wiper split

steering coupling noisy

Pass 16 Mar 2016 10,701 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 7,015 miles

nearside wiper blade split

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 VFS is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFS, 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 VFS registered?

SP12 VFS is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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