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SW62 OZL

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,852 mi
Last recorded75,852 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 75,852 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 62,136 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded from front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 62,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering system excessively rough Heavily worn on nearside due to uingress of water and dirt. (2.1.1 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded from front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed from drivers side of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 53,377 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 50,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 46,070 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil sump corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2022 46,070 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 42,888 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 42,888 miles

Steering system excessively rough when rotated (2.1.1 (a))

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))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 37,563 miles

Front steering noise heard when turning steering wheel ,no play found or roughness at strut top mounting etc advise further investigation

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 29,708 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 26,880 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded.

Both rear tyres perished.

Nearside Front Lower arm ball joint boot has slight damage.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 22,728 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 18,901 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 14,857 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 14,857 miles

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 OZL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW62 OZL, 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 OZL registered?

SW62 OZL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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