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SW12 EZR

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,464 mi
Last recorded48,464 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 EZR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 48,464 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 48,452 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

underside of vehicle and various underside components corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 43,620 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 42,117 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Front 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))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 42,116 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear from flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Front 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))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 38,124 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear from flexys (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underside and components corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2021 38,123 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear from flexys (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underside and components corroded

Pass 28 May 2020 34,944 miles

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

heat shield at tank resecured

underside and components corroded

Fail 28 May 2020 34,943 miles

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

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

heat shield at tank resecured

underside and components corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 30,599 miles

Offside Rear Heatshield loose at rear attachments (corroded)

Steering system slightly rough SUSPECT nsf strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 26,671 miles

Steering system slightly rough notchy in rotation (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 26,604 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough notchy in rotation (2.1.1 (a))

oil filter badly pitted and likely to leak/ engine oil badly degraded

Pass 27 May 2017 20,075 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 16,059 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 10,968 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 10,963 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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SW12 EZR is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EZR, 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 EZR registered?

SW12 EZR is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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