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SW61 LAA

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,233 mi
Last recorded127,233 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 127,233 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under body corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2025 127,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under body corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 121,760 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 110,025 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 99,791 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 93,673 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 90,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 78,526 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 64,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2017 49,401 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2016 38,029 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 26,289 miles

tyres slightly perished

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 LAA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LAA, 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 LAA registered?

SW61 LAA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is SW61 LAA safe to buy?

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