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SW12 NDL

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,529 mi
Last recorded112,529 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 NDL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 112,529 miles

Engine sump pan heavily corroded

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside front caliper carrier sliders in poor condition

Fail 23 Feb 2024 112,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Engine sump pan heavily corroded

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside front caliper carrier sliders in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2023 99,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 99,687 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 86,839 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Feb 2022 86,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 76,033 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 76,025 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 66,434 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle has black coating underneath and on components affecting full inspection

Fail 24 Feb 2020 66,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle has black coating underneath and on components affecting full inspection

Pass 31 Dec 2018 66,384 miles

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

black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection

Fail 28 Dec 2018 66,384 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection

Pass 11 Aug 2017 53,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 53,768 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 42,297 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 32,220 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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 NDL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NDL, 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 NDL registered?

SW12 NDL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is SW12 NDL safe to buy?

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