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SV12 XMA

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,096 mi
Last recorded100,096 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 XMA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 100,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 82,550 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 69,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 61,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 61,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 53,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 48,524 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 41,423 miles

All brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Apr 2018 36,085 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 30,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both. (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

full length under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,405 miles

front suspension creeks.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 19,721 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 XMA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XMA, 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 XMA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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