CarVerify

Free Car Check

ST61 SDO

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,867 mi
Last recorded99,867 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 SDO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 99,867 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 88,356 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 80,187 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 80,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing requires immediate change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing requires amediate change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 71,438 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 68,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body and floor corroded

exhaust condition

slight knocking when turning steering

Pass 10 Nov 2020 63,015 miles

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

Offside Front knock from steering rack

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides before and after flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Sump corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2020 63,015 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both side in to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front knock from steering rack

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides before and after flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Sump corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 53,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

sump corrosion

suspect knock from rack osf

Fail 3 May 2019 53,116 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

sump corrosion

suspect knock from rack osf

Pass 4 May 2018 46,184 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 25 May 2017 38,797 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Fail 19 May 2017 38,784 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,456 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 32,093 miles

Nearside Front brake fluctuation

Pass 29 Dec 2014 22,013 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall/rim protector

nearside rear seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall/rim protector

slight fluctuation from front brakes

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
Full Mazda 2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ST61 SDO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST61 SDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST61 SDO?

You can check the full history of ST61 SDO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ST61 SDO registered?

ST61 SDO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is ST61 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST61 SDO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST61 SDO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ST61 SDO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.