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2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,996 mi
Last recorded133,996 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 SEO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2025 133,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 128,887 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 121,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 121,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 116,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 109,730 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 103,257 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 103,257 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 90,796 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 76,699 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 65,974 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 65,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,568 miles

Covers and trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 43,822 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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ST61 SEO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SEO, 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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ST61 SEO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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