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SP61 FFJ

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,456 mi
Last recorded100,456 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 FFJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 100,456 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and bald on inner edge, very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 100,454 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and bald on inner edge, very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 88,760 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 84,429 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jan 2025 84,429 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2024 74,094 miles

SMALL SPLITS AT TIME OF TEST ON NEARSIDE FRONT INNER TYRE WALL.

Pass 27 Jan 2023 64,127 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 55,018 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON TREAD DEPTH ON INNER EDGES.

Pass 26 Jan 2021 46,405 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD SLIGHTLY LOW ON INNER EDGE.

SLIGHT PLAY ON NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALLJOINT,WOULD ADVISE TO HAVE THIS REPLACED.

Pass 30 Jan 2020 40,808 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 30,798 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 21,372 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 21,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 19,098 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 17,415 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 15,492 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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SP61 FFJ 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 81.3%.

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 SP61 FFJ, 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 SP61 FFJ registered?

SP61 FFJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is SP61 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP61 FFJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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