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SV62 AOY

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,462 mi
Last recorded75,462 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 AOY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 75,462 miles

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

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

sump wet

Pass 3 May 2023 72,092 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 72,092 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 65,473 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Nearside Front wishbone arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 9 Apr 2022 65,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring platform (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring platform (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2019 45,427 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 40,790 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 34,667 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 34,667 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 24,573 miles

Nearside wiper slightly torn.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 16,546 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting quite worn

Nearside Rear tyre worn and perished at edges of tread

underside heavily undersealed

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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SV62 AOY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SV62 AOY, 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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SV62 AOY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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