MOT Status
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97,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front subframe corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front subframe corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine/ gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
heat shield insecure
oil sump corroded
Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S/F Dipped Beam Inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S/F Lower Arm Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S/F Track Rod End Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine Oil Sump Pan Corroded
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower Engine/Gearbox Mount Rubber Bush Split (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust Mid Section Heat Shield Insecure
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/R Shock Absorber Has Limited Dampening Effect (5.3.2 (b))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S/F Track Rod End Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre Close To Legal Limit, Cracking & Perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm .rear bush splitting a lot (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking tread area slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all under side car corroded in places
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SW12 RVC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 RVC, 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 RVC registered?
SW12 RVC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 June 2012.
Is SW12 RVC safe to buy?
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