MOT Status
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85,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS front tyres cracked/perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded, floor pans, chassis legs etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe at wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Detached from rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill at front of sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush adrift from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill at front of sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS front tyres cracked/perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded, floor pans, chassis legs etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe at wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust system corroding slightly front to rear
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil sump pan corroding slightly
Rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust system corroding slightly front to rear
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil sump pan corroding slightly
Rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Centre exhaust heat shields loose
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Centre exhaust heat shields loose
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Centre exhaust heat shields slightly loose
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Centre exhaust heat shields slightly loose
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Both front tyre tread wearing thin
Fuel flap release lever operation stiff
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Both front tyre tread wearing thin
Fuel flap release lever operation stiff
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tyre wearing low
Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked and perished
Oil leak at gearbox
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SW12 GHU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 GHU, 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 GHU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2012.
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