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SW12 EZL

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,226 mi
Last recorded71,226 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 EZL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 71,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 71,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 63,296 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 57,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 50,874 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 45,116 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 43,520 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 37,890 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper torn

Pass 3 Feb 2016 32,601 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 27,348 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 27,348 miles

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

foffside front tyre has abnormal wear on inner edge

nearside front tyre has abnormal wear on inner edge

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 EZL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SW12 EZL, 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 EZL registered?

SW12 EZL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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