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SV12 XMD

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,233 mi
Last recorded107,233 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 107,233 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 107,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 81,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear flexi pipes and in clips at rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 52,247 miles

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 46,096 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 40,165 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 37,657 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 36,163 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 32,610 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 28,277 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 28,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 24,395 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 19,622 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 19,622 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 14,326 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 XMD is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMD, 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 XMD registered?

SV12 XMD is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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