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SV12 XLT

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,005 mi
Last recorded55,005 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 XLT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 55,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

general surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 5 Aug 2025 55,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

general surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 6 Aug 2024 51,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [flexible hose end ] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [flexible hose end] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 28 Aug 2023 47,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 21 Aug 2023 47,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle beam spring mounting base badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 31 Aug 2022 44,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

general corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 18 Aug 2021 39,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at flexible brake hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2020 33,504 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 33,504 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 29,770 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 26,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,483 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 19,405 miles

Cut in o/s outer tyre wall

Nearside Front tyre bulge in outer wall.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 14,316 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 XLT is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red 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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

SV12 XLT is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SV12 XLT safe to buy?

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