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SR09 ESS

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,802 mi
Last recorded41,802 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR09 ESS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 41,802 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and\rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 41,623 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and\rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 34,100 miles

front sub frame corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2025 34,072 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

front sub frame corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2024 27,141 miles

plastic under trays fitted,rear beam corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2024 27,140 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

plastic under trays fitted,rear beam corroded

Pass 2 May 2023 17,891 miles

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

front and rear sub frame corroded,plastic under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2022 13,654 miles

front engine bed corroded,rear axle corroded,plastic under trays fitted

n/s and o/s front tyre perished

Fail 26 Apr 2022 13,654 miles

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

front engine bed corroded,rear axle corroded,plastic under trays fitted

n/s and o/s front tyre perished

Pass 4 Dec 2020 13,298 miles

front sub frame corroded,o/s//f tyre and wheel and tyre damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2019 12,912 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 11,467 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 11,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 10,137 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 8,690 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 6,976 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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SR09 ESS 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 68.8%.

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 SR09 ESS, 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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SR09 ESS is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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