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SW61 JWA

2012 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,213 mi
Last recorded76,213 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 JWA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 76,213 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav device ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre showing wear on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre showing wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has a cut on outer side wall but not exposing ply cords

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 28 Nov 2016 61,881 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 61,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre very badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 46,836 miles

Nearside Front tyre inflated prior to the test. found to be punctured close to the edge of tread

both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges.

engine is oiley

fuel in oil indicator is displayed on dashboard

Pass 2 Dec 2014 29,676 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 29,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JWA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JWA, 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 JWA registered?

SW61 JWA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is SW61 JWA safe to buy?

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