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SV12 EKZ

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,305 mi
Last recorded46,305 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 EKZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 46,305 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2025 46,155 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 46,121 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill at end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill at end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside centre to rear at drain holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Steering tight (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 43,093 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 43,092 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine At sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 40,874 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 40,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 38,292 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 35,934 miles

noise at steering column

Fail 10 Nov 2021 35,934 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front strut top bearing loud

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 33,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

creek at steering rack/column area

Fail 4 Nov 2020 33,658 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded abs pump to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded abs pump to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

creek at steering rack/column area

Pass 12 Nov 2019 32,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 32,273 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 29,805 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Nearside Wiper blade torn

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Nov 2017 26,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Nov 2017 26,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil filter leaking

Rear tyres perished

Slight bind at N/S/F brake

Pass 15 Nov 2016 21,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 21,367 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 15,710 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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SV12 EKZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EKZ, 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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SV12 EKZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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