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SY12 MJU

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,888 mi
Last recorded58,888 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 MJU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 58,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 55,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 50,288 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear axle and various front and rear suspension arms, links and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 44,023 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various front and rear suspension arms, links and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 39,027 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 34,076 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 30,489 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 26,901 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 21,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front heavily worn on inside and outside edge but no ply or cords exposed.

Nearside Rear damage to tyre side wall, not deep enough for ply or cords to be exposed.

both rear tyres heavily perished.

unable to inspect all brake pipes due to excess of grease.

Fail 9 Feb 2018 21,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front heavily worn on inside and outside edge but no ply or cords exposed.

Nearside Rear damage to tyre side wall, not deep enough for ply or cords to be exposed.

both rear tyres heavily perished.

unable to inspect all brake pipes due to excess of grease.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 20,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 15,732 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 11,124 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 11,082 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 MJU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SY12 MJU, 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 MJU registered?

SY12 MJU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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