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SW12 OCX

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,213 mi
Last recorded80,213 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 OCX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 80,213 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement solid beam axle bushes both sides slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Jan 2025 77,482 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 77,260 miles

car has been undersealed

Pass 8 Feb 2024 75,724 miles

Surface corrosion to front subframe

Surface corrosion to rear axle

Fail 8 Feb 2024 75,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion to front subframe

Surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 16 Mar 2023 73,002 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 73,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 68,057 miles

Exhaust heat shield adrift

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 68,057 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield adrift

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 64,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 61,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

steering clunky

Fail 18 Mar 2020 61,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

steering clunky

Pass 16 Mar 2019 57,129 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,543 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 13 Mar 2018 50,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2017 43,233 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,716 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 35,716 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 OCX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCX, 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 OCX registered?

SW12 OCX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 August 2012.

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