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SV62 OUL

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,514 mi
Last recorded96,514 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 OUL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 96,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 94,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 91,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 86,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2023 86,681 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened top shock mount broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened top shock mount broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2022 81,459 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 81,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 77,396 miles

Front heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,807 miles

Central heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 62,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 49,211 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 40,697 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,963 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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SV62 OUL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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