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SW61 FHC

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,226 mi
Last recorded97,226 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 FHC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 97,226 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

floor/chassis corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2026 97,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

floor/chassis corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 93,692 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Underside heavily under sealed

Fail 15 Oct 2024 93,687 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside is very rusty and covered

Pass 9 Oct 2023 86,676 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 86,676 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 78,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 78,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 70,409 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 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2021 70,409 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (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 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 63,155 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mounts to chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2020 63,155 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mounts to chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering and suspension components corroded

sump corroded leaking

Pass 8 Apr 2019 51,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2019 51,900 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 45,608 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 37,725 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 27,819 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 27,819 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 19,653 miles

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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SW61 FHC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SW61 FHC, 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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SW61 FHC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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