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SW12 GHH

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,285 mi
Last recorded67,285 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 GHH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 67,285 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 67,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 62,706 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 54,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 43,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (inner) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 tyres 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 43,292 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (inner) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 tyres 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 37,702 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 34,278 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 33,720 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 27,269 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 22,498 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 19,130 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 16,659 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 13,566 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 GHH is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GHH, 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 GHH is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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