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SY62 OVK

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,838 mi
Last recorded81,838 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 OVK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 81,838 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 72,824 miles

Central Rear heat shield loose

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3,5,3,mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes joining to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 72,823 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Central Rear heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worse on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3,5,3,mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes joining to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 69,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worse on inner with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edges 3,5,3,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front shocks gaitors deteriorated/torn

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes joining to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 66,821 miles

Front engine sump pan corroded/flaking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes joining to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 66,817 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres cut to cords in badly cracked/perished tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front engine sump pan corroded/flaking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes joining to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 64,103 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes joining to flexi pipes under arches slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low on edges 3mm,with perishing and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 64,103 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes joining to flexi pipes under arches slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low on edges 3mm,with perishing and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 62,221 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 58,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both center to rear brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and wearing bald on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing bald on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 55,017 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Center to rear brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on both edges.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Center to rear brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 46,014 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 43,274 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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SY62 OVK is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SY62 OVK, 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 SY62 OVK registered?

SY62 OVK is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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