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SW61 KRG

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,330 mi
Last recorded81,330 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 KRG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 81,330 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Subframe and suspension components rusty

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2025 80,647 miles

Subframe and suspension components rusty

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2024 78,830 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 70,670 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and components corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box first rubber off hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 70,670 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and components corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box first rubber off hanger (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose /rattling

Pass 3 Nov 2022 61,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes along floor corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 61,967 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured top shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured top shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes along floor corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 55,516 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 53,716 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish at sidewall

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jan 2020 50,274 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 44,681 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 44,680 miles

Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn both cv joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

underside heatshields insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2018 39,072 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 33,764 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 33,689 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Negative battery terminal (1.9.2a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 27,140 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 27,137 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade torn but still clears the screen effectively

Pass 20 Jan 2015 20,306 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 20,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 KRG is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KRG, 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 KRG is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 February 2012.

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