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ST62 XWH

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,490 mi
Last recorded86,490 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 XWH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 86,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both centre and rear outer sills corroded in 3-4 places a side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension components corroded.

both front outer sills corroded.(not in prescribed area)

Pass 8 Aug 2024 83,638 miles

both headlamp lens faded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2024 83,605 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all suspension components corroded

both headlamp lens faded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 79,491 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 79,485 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due To Condition Of Exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 76,812 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal brake pipes slightly pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 70,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake pipe end. (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine metal sump pan corroded and leaking engine oil slightly.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 66,392 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 66,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 60,035 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 60,034 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 49,985 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 39,205 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 29,648 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 21,632 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 21,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XWH is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White 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 ST62 XWH, 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 XWH registered?

ST62 XWH is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is ST62 XWH safe to buy?

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