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SW12 NDJ

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,443 mi
Last recorded92,443 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 92,443 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 84,836 miles

heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2024 84,835 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2023 81,564 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges , both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 81,564 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges , both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 78,018 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 73,497 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 73,497 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,757 miles

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

Offside wiper spindle worn

Pass 14 Aug 2019 62,525 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 62,422 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 49,330 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 38,913 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 29,659 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 16,782 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

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 NDJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NDJ, 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 NDJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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