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SW61 HCL

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,371 mi
Last recorded56,371 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 56,371 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 53,464 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all front & rear subframes / suspension/inner / outer sills corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 51,243 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 51,243 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 49,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 49,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 47,130 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

undertrays fitted restricting view

Pass 2 Jul 2021 43,293 miles

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

Undertrays fitted restricting view

Pass 26 Jun 2020 42,129 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 36,762 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape

Fail 24 Jun 2019 36,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 30 Jun 2018 30,073 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 30,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 18,482 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 17,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 13,778 miles

front wiper blades splitting at ends

Pass 13 Jan 2015 10,324 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 HCL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

SW61 HCL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is SW61 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 HCL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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