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SV12 KKH

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,045 mi
Last recorded80,045 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2026 80,045 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 70,283 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 69,070 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 67,572 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 67,571 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 62,538 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 57,419 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 57,415 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 54,224 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 54,224 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 49,184 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 44,409 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 40,016 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 35,972 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 35,972 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 32,126 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 KKH 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 68.8%.

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 KKH, 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 KKH is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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