MOT Status
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81,487 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion to underside body and suspension
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion to underside
Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose/rattling
Engine oil low
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion around front & rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose/rattling
Engine oil low
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion around front & rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
General Under Body Corrosion Around Front And Rear Suspension Components
Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Outer Bead Rim Slightly Damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces of Both Front Brake Disc(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rearmost Exposed End's of Both Main Sections (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Alloy Wheel outer bead damage
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension Component(s) Surface Corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component: attachment bracket / mounting Slightly Corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component: attachment bracket / mounting Slightly Corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN Section at Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel Slightly damaged
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside
Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW12 OTH is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 OTH, 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 OTH registered?
SW12 OTH is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 August 2012.
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