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SV12 CDZ

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,253 mi
Last recorded65,253 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 CDZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 65,253 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 65,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 61,998 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 59,105 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 59,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2023 55,511 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 51,821 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 51,820 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 50,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

oil leak/residue on engine/engine bay

Nearside Rear badly split on inner sidewall, not deep enough to reach ply/cords. seek attention asap

Fail 9 Jun 2021 50,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heat shield (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

oil leak/residue on engine/engine bay

Nearside Rear badly split on inner sidewall, not deep enough to reach ply/cords. seek attention asap

Pass 17 Jun 2020 49,689 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 48,314 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 42,307 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 28,638 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 19,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 13,842 miles

O/S strut top bearing slightly tight

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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SV12 CDZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc 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 SV12 CDZ, 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 SV12 CDZ registered?

SV12 CDZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is SV12 CDZ safe to buy?

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