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SP12 ZCY

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,885 mi
Last recorded80,885 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 ZCY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 80,885 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1855515 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 80,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting bracket broken. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1855515 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 77,489 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2024 72,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1855515 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside 1855515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 69,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2023 69,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2022 67,050 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive seeping from sump ( corroded ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2021 63,777 miles

exhaust heat shield inscure

Pass 7 Jul 2020 59,611 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 59,611 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 54,871 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 48,650 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,549 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and insecure (6.3.1d)

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 25 Mar 2016 32,205 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,023 miles

steering coupling noisy

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 ZCY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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