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AY62 EPU

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,623 mi
Last recorded96,623 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 EPU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 96,623 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 96,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 93,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 75,246 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 71,771 miles

small cut in outer side wall near side rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2023 71,765 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

small cut in outer side wall near side rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2022 63,819 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 56,760 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 50,718 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2020 50,718 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 43,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald inside edgeand 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inside edge,2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 36,459 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 36,459 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,773 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inside edge very close to cords

Offside Front tyre bald on inside edge very close to cords

Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,610 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 15,004 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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AY62 EPU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY62 EPU, 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 AY62 EPU registered?

AY62 EPU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is AY62 EPU safe to buy?

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