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SW12 AWR

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,670 mi
Last recorded92,670 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 92,670 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security full under body and chassis very corroded and heavily covered in underseal and paint (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 92,612 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre silencer/CAT leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak affecting emissions test , lambda excessively high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security full under body and chassis very corroded and heavily covered in underseal and paint (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 87,604 miles

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

vehicle is been under sealed

Fail 25 Mar 2025 87,600 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

vehicle is been under sealed

Pass 18 Mar 2024 82,574 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle undersealed unable to fully inspect components

Fail 15 Mar 2024 82,563 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle undersealed unable to fully inspect components

Pass 13 Mar 2023 77,729 miles

Both headlamp lens tarnished slightly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 73,049 miles

Centre exhaust heat shields slightly loose

Exhaust system corroding slightly front to rear

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear suspension axle corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,464 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 To hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Mar 2021 67,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Mar 2020 62,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 56,360 miles

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

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

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

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

heat shield loose at rear of vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2018 50,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,227 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,860 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,395 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 AWR is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AWR, 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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SW12 AWR is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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