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SP12 ZCE

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,875 mi
Last recorded100,875 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 100,875 miles

Underside chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 92,688 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 92,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 84,887 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 84,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 75,098 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 75,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 65,900 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 63,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner discs faces rusty & poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 63,180 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Lambda high (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner discs faces rusty & poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 60,054 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 52,758 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 47,637 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 47,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,763 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 28,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 19,732 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 ZCE 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 70.6%.

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 ZCE, 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 ZCE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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