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SY12 MHU

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,264 mi
Last recorded93,264 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 MHU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 93,264 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2025 87,196 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 78,046 miles

front and rear suspension components rusting. floor areas ruting

Fail 23 Jul 2024 77,985 miles

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

front and rear suspension components rusting. floor areas ruting

Pass 26 Jul 2023 72,250 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 66,736 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 66,736 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 58,819 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 58,815 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 53,528 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 47,360 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 47,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 38,940 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 24,991 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 19,808 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 10,179 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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SY12 MHU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc 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 SY12 MHU, 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 SY12 MHU registered?

SY12 MHU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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