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SP12 ZDA

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,969 mi
Last recorded72,969 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 ZDA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 72,969 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 72,691 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s & o/s outer sill covers fitted

oil sump corroded & porous

rear suspension corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2024 72,690 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s & o/s outer sill covers fitted

oil sump corroded & porous

rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 62,351 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil sump corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 48,659 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 38,665 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 38,220 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to under trays and sill covers

Fail 21 Jan 2021 38,218 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Upper mounting (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heat shield insecure

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to under trays and sill covers

Pass 19 Jul 2019 34,632 miles

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

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

O/S/F ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to sill covers

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to under trays

Pass 30 Jul 2018 31,619 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,463 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 18,378 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 12,647 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 ZDA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ZDA, 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 ZDA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 April 2012.

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