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SP62 UHJ

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,648 mi
Last recorded123,648 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 UHJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 123,648 miles

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

Subframe corroded

Fail 30 May 2024 123,647 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Subframe corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 123,455 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 123,453 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 111,048 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 111,048 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 100,498 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 100,498 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 93,525 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 89,922 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 89,922 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,541 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 86,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 68,260 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 32,776 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 UHJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UHJ, 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 UHJ registered?

SP62 UHJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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