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SV62 AVX

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,726 mi
Last recorded105,726 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 AVX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 105,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 105,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessive fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wiring insecure rubbing on wheel (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank area (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 95,882 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 89,688 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 89,684 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping from rear of sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 83,476 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 73,334 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 67,996 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 67,996 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 63,525 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 57,412 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 47,418 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

Fail 24 Aug 2017 47,414 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure brake material unbonded (3.5.1g)

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

Front tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Sep 2016 39,397 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,729 miles

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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 AVX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AVX, 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 SV62 AVX registered?

SV62 AVX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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