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SP12 ZCX

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,624 mi
Last recorded90,624 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 90,624 miles

under body been heavily under seal

Fail 24 Oct 2025 90,624 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

under body been heavily under seal

Pass 24 Oct 2024 87,764 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 87,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 80,229 miles

Front Sub frame corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil dampness at sump

Oil level just above minimum

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Various underside corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2022 73,882 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 69,835 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components very rusty

Under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2021 69,835 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components very rusty

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 66,145 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 66,145 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 59,917 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 50,223 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 46,572 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 39,955 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2016 39,955 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,697 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 ZCX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZCX, 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 ZCX registered?

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

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