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SY12 MHZ

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,426 mi
Last recorded95,426 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 MHZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 95,426 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Feb 2024 95,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ciil holed & corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 Jan 2023 90,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside slight damage to door mirror casing

Fail 31 Jan 2023 90,119 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (nearside and offside) marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside slight damage to door mirror casing

Pass 18 Feb 2022 86,729 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 80,957 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 80,957 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 74,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 74,992 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 69,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 64,945 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 55,928 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 45,161 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 37,012 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 37,012 miles

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

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 MHZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MHZ, 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 MHZ registered?

SY12 MHZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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