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SW61 KZZ

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,612 mi
Last recorded95,612 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 KZZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 95,612 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 95,551 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe and arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion and floor area soft

knock from steering rack

Pass 19 May 2023 93,215 miles

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

Nearside headlight broken

front bumper broken

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 8 May 2023 93,209 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

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

Nearside headlight broken

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

boot floor holed

front bumper broken

rear heat shield loose

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 29 Sep 2022 90,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe & fuel pipes ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front bumper broken

underside of vehicle corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 22 Sep 2022 90,062 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe & fuel pipes ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front bumper broken

underside of vehicle corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2021 83,809 miles

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

Front bumper broken

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes & filler pipe ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle has corrosion but not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 20 Sep 2021 83,809 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper broken

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes & filler pipe ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank heat shield loose

underside of vehicle has corrosion but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2020 77,663 miles

front bumper broken

Fail 29 Sep 2020 77,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

front bumper broken

Pass 27 Aug 2019 70,356 miles

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 63,892 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 63,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 57,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn/wearing on inside tread

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 51,388 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 51,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Feb 2016 40,571 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 30,929 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 KZZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KZZ, 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 KZZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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