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SW12 OCS

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,209 mi
Last recorded53,209 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 OCS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 53,209 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 52,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axl corroded

Rear brake flexis damp

radiator leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2023 48,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 44,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 44,425 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top mounting corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 40,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive At sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 40,442 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive At sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 37,336 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 37,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 34,239 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 34,239 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 29,102 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 24,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 18,471 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 18,471 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Tyre heavily cracked and perished

Pass 25 Jul 2015 13,037 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OCS is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OCS, 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 OCS registered?

SW12 OCS is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is SW12 OCS safe to buy?

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