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SW12 RXZ

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,481 mi
Last recorded64,481 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 64,481 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 64,479 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 61,829 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 61,829 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 59,609 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough KNOCKING FROM STEERING (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 59,541 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength COIL SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough KNOCKING FROM STEERING (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 56,471 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

advise : surface corrosion to rear axle assly

Pass 8 Feb 2022 50,855 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 44,451 miles

Front Both front suspension struts weak

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

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

Rear Rear axle and chassis corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 40,319 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 40,319 miles

Nearside Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 38,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside and components corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 38,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside and components corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 32,824 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play both rear axle bushes (2.5.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion underside and components (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear at flexys (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre, cracks on tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on insides

Fail 9 Apr 2018 32,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Axle swivel joint has slight play both rear axle bushes (2.5.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion underside and components (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear at flexys (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre, cracks on tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on insides

Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,183 miles

EML tell tale illuminated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 22,430 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracks on tread

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

Fail 23 Mar 2016 22,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracks on tread

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 13 Mar 2015 17,015 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 17,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

eml on

Oil leak

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 RXZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RXZ, 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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SW12 RXZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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