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SV12 XMJ

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,712 mi
Last recorded75,712 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 75,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2024 73,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 73,305 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Axle fractured corroded at n/s (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s perished between tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 69,086 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 69,083 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 65,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s &o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 62,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 62,417 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 58,820 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 58,818 miles

Central Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 54,168 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 195/45 r16 84V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 54,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall -195/45 r16 84V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 195/45 r16 84V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 45,234 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 45,234 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 36,807 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 33,415 miles

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Apr 2015 21,476 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 21,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XMJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

SV12 XMJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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