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SW12 OTH

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,487 mi
Last recorded81,487 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 OTH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 81,487 miles

corrosion to underside body and suspension

Pass 28 Aug 2024 78,026 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Sep 2023 73,392 miles

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))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 73,392 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 63,255 miles

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))

Pass 24 May 2021 55,781 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 53,130 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 48,153 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 43,430 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 40,643 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2016 34,995 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 29,208 miles

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.

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 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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