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SW12 GHY

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,813 mi
Last recorded61,813 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 61,813 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2026 6,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 60,042 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 58,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 56,435 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes been greased up

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 54,694 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 52,617 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 52,616 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 48,112 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake pad thicknesses getting low

Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,194 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 34,006 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 27,384 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 27,384 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 19,420 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 12,433 miles

nearside front wiper split

offside front wiper split

rear wiper split

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 GHY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GHY, 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 GHY registered?

SW12 GHY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 July 2012.

Is SW12 GHY safe to buy?

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