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SP62 UGZ

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,984 mi
Last recorded80,984 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 80,984 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 80,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured corroded excessively (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 73,236 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 73,233 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 71,874 miles

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

Front sub-frame corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

all underside of vehicle has age related corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2022 69,132 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 65,095 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 58,491 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

knock detected at steering wheel

Pass 23 Nov 2019 50,026 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 41,126 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 33,446 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 33,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 24,803 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 17,508 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 UGZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black 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 UGZ, 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 UGZ registered?

SP62 UGZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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The MOT history for SP62 UGZ 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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