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SV62 YHL

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

16,819 mi
Last recorded16,819 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 YHL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 16,819 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 16,010 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 16,010 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 15,127 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 13,838 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 13,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Feeding wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Feeding wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 12,508 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 12,508 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 11,016 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 11,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 9,850 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 9,850 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 8,648 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 7,275 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 5,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Wiper Torn

Pass 5 Oct 2015 2,712 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 2,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YHL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YHL, 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 YHL registered?

SV62 YHL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 October 2012.

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The MOT history for SV62 YHL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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