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SY12 XUO

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,011 mi
Last recorded92,011 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 XUO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 92,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front shock absorber casing corroded

rear axel corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 84,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing low close to wear bars

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber casing corroded

rear axel corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 78,577 miles

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

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

Offside & Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber casting

rear axal corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2023 73,745 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber casting

rear axal corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2023 73,743 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front shock absorber casting

rear axal corroded

under tray fitted

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))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 69,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front shock absorber casting corroded

rear axle corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2021 65,704 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyre treads worn close to wear bars

Pass 28 Feb 2020 62,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front to rear, corroded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 56,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,161 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,575 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 15,941 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 13,493 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 XUO 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 92.3%.

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 XUO, 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 XUO registered?

SY12 XUO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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