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SW12 AWP

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,614 mi
Last recorded80,614 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 AWP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 80,614 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 80,614 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 73,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 68,831 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 62,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 62,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 56,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread pattern. 185/55/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread pattern. 185/55/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is currently at 2.5mm of tread. 185/55/15. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 56,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread pattern. 185/55/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread pattern. 185/55/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is currently at 2.5mm of tread. 185/55/15. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 48,863 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 44,375 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 37,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 37,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 30,226 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 24,428 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 19,225 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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SW12 AWP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red 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 SW12 AWP, 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 SW12 AWP registered?

SW12 AWP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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