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2012 MAZDA 2
General Information
- Registration SW12NDC
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 2
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1349cc
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- Expires 27 Mar 2027
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 65,152 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 65,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides - cable snapped during test (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 60,910 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 57,214 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 53,926 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 53,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 50,649 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2022 15 Jun 202629 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 50,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 47,931 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 38,376 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear heat shield missing - no risk of fire
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
29 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 38,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear heat shield missing - no risk of fire
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Central heat shield insecure
30 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 34,451 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre perished but no cords showing
30 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 34,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre perished but no cords showing
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
12 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 29,805 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre starting to perish and crack
- Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish and crack
25 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 23,545 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
25 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 23,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 18,237 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2016 15 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW12NDC was registered on 2012-07-13
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