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SW12 NDO

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,548 mi
Last recorded87,548 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 87,548 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe along floor to o/s/r flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 87,546 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount broken away from fixing point (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe along floor to o/s/r flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 84,696 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded on inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 84,696 miles

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire both rear exhaust heat shields missing at fuel tank and boot floor (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread separation and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded on inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2024 81,790 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 81,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 77,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes to rear flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear from flexys (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and components incl rear axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 74,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 71,281 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 64,453 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 57,016 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,466 miles

steering column coupling knocking slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2016 37,779 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 27,892 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 NDO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NDO, 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 NDO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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