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SP62 OWV

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,951 mi
Last recorded58,951 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 OWV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 58,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 58,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 52,142 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 4 Dec 2023 51,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 23 Nov 2023 51,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 1 Dec 2022 49,352 miles

Front subframe starting to corrode

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 46,920 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 44,400 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 41,107 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 41,107 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 38,170 miles

Nearside wiper blade torn

exhaust heat shields at fuel tank and rear are deteriorated/loose

offside front and both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2017 33,900 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front and both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Nov 2016 28,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

cracks to inner sidewalls of offside front and both rear tyres

Pass 10 Nov 2015 23,144 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 OWV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

SP62 OWV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SP62 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 OWV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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