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SP62 OWG

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,169 mi
Last recorded93,169 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 OWG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 93,169 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 93,169 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 85,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 85,836 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 81,054 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 81,052 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 79,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower LOWER BALL JOINT OF SUSPENSION ARM

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2022 70,698 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Central Front ENGINE SUMP POROUS

Nearside Front Lower LOWER BALL JOINT OF SUSPENSION ARM

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 58,981 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 55,473 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 47,656 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 38,524 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 32,188 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 25,561 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 19,302 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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SP62 OWG is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SP62 OWG, 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 SP62 OWG registered?

SP62 OWG is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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