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SW61 FHN

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,825 mi
Last recorded91,825 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 FHN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2026 91,825 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2024 86,975 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 79,943 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front feeding calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear feeding calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 71,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front + Rear Pipes Feeding Calipers Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 64,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 59,467 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 53,419 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 53,419 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 44,515 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 34,391 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 29,883 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 29,829 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 25,346 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2015 19,143 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 FHN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White 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 SW61 FHN, 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 SW61 FHN registered?

SW61 FHN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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