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SV12 ZHP

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,248 mi
Last recorded68,248 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 68,248 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 64,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 61,540 miles

alternator belt in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2023 57,701 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 57,699 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 51,858 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 46,677 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 43,225 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 37,100 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 30,824 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 25,884 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 20,850 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 20,794 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 16,702 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 ZHP 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 85.7%.

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 ZHP, 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 ZHP registered?

SV12 ZHP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is SV12 ZHP safe to buy?

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