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SW12 LVX

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,423 mi
Last recorded85,423 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 LVX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 85,423 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 84,894 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 84,321 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 77,983 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 76,348 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 63,609 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 63,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 58,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 58,187 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 53,915 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 52,130 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 51,906 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 51,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 44,704 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear exhaust shield slightly loose

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 44,638 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear exhaust shield slightly loose

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 34,143 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 30,158 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 LVX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LVX, 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 LVX registered?

SW12 LVX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is SW12 LVX safe to buy?

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