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2012 MAZDA 2
General Information
- Registration SW61HCU
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 2
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1498cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 92,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
16 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 91,280 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Underside surface corrosion
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,484 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Underside generally corroded
22 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 89,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Underside generally corroded
27 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,059 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust corroded
3 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,937 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2022 12 Jun 202611 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,973 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,063 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021 12 Jun 202619 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,112 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2020 12 Jun 20265 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,109 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
26 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,947 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2018 12 Jun 202624 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 45,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,843 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre side wall kerb damaged
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear brake effort uneven
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance 26% (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,872 MI
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SW61HCU was registered on 2012-01-26
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