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SP12 ZDE

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,341 mi
Last recorded113,341 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 113,341 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 111,860 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 110,620 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 108,239 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 103,054 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust support in centre of vehicle rusty and split (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Outer Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate de-laminating (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush--perished/weathered/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose mirror glass loose in housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear join to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coolant leak suspect water pump

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush--perished/weathered/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jun 2022 103,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust support in centre of vehicle rusty and split (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Outer Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate de-laminating (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush--perished/weathered/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose mirror glass loose in housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear join to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coolant leak suspect water pump

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush--perished/weathered/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jun 2021 93,155 miles

Central General condition of under side of vehicle corroded.

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield corroded and loose.

Fail 23 Jun 2021 93,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central General condition of under side of vehicle corroded.

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield corroded and loose.

Pass 24 Jun 2020 84,083 miles

Nearside Rear fuel pipe rusty at securing clip

Pass 18 Apr 2019 73,336 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 73,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,679 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Apr 2017 52,135 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,974 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,533 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 28,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZDE 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 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 ZDE, 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 ZDE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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