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ST62 XGO

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,124 mi
Last recorded69,124 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 XGO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 69,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

sump corroded

underside vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2025 69,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

sump corroded

underside vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 61,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

under car is corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 55,638 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185\55\15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 49,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear at flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

o/s/r boot floor section within rear spring mount slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 44,290 miles

o/s/r floor section corroded within rear spring mount

Fail 16 Sep 2021 44,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on sidewall

o/s/r floor section corroded within rear spring mount

Pass 29 Sep 2020 39,565 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 35,412 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges 185/55/15

both rear tyres heavily cracked 185/55/15

Pass 20 Sep 2018 29,903 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 25,319 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 23 Sep 2016 21,546 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 17,408 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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ST62 XGO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ST62 XGO, 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 ST62 XGO registered?

ST62 XGO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is ST62 XGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 XGO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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