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SW62 AMK

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,850 mi
Last recorded19,850 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 AMK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 19,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 17,243 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 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brake pipes greased

underside rusty

Fail 2 Oct 2024 17,240 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brake pipes greased

underside rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2023 14,887 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear feeding Calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 14,887 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear feeding Calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 12,388 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Feeding Calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 9,838 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 8,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 6,352 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 4,783 miles

inflation kit expired 07/2018

Pass 3 Nov 2017 3,868 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 2,996 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 2,337 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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SW62 AMK is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SW62 AMK, 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 SW62 AMK registered?

SW62 AMK is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is SW62 AMK safe to buy?

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