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SP62 UHE

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,618 mi
Last recorded89,618 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 89,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Underside of vehicle has age-related corrosion

Underside of vehicle has covers, not allowing full inspection

n/s and o/s sills have covers, not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Jan 2026 89,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Underside of vehicle has age-related corrosion

Underside of vehicle has covers, not allowing full inspection

n/s and o/s sills have covers, not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jan 2025 85,462 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2024 79,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 75,537 miles

underside has signs of corrosion but its not excessive

Pass 13 Jun 2022 73,525 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 73,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 73,522 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 72,770 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 72,744 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear chassis legs and floor corroded to excess

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 66,711 miles

engine sump pan showing corrosion

exhaust heatshield damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2019 54,825 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 54,825 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,135 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 31,005 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 15,589 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 7,617 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 UHE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UHE, 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 UHE registered?

SP62 UHE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is SP62 UHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 UHE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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