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SV12 SXM

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,965 mi
Last recorded99,965 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 SXM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 99,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear axle and suspension have corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2024 96,814 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 90,993 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 90,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 85,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 80,233 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 77,753 miles

rear bumper damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2019 68,730 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush bonding split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 68,730 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush bonding split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oil badly degraded/engine running rough

engine oil filter badly corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

oil sump severely corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 56,584 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 56,584 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both main beam inop (1.7.5a)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 47,404 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 38,964 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,775 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 SXM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

SV12 SXM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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