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EA12 EPF

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,779 mi
Last recorded60,779 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 EPF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 60,779 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 60,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb insecure- incorrect pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on legal limit 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 58,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 58,962 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 54,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 51,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 48,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and has slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 45,207 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges, perished and have slight damage to outer sidewalls.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jun 2020 42,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 38,260 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 32,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2018 32,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2017 26,924 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and has a nail in it

Pass 29 Jun 2016 22,192 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 17,288 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 17,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre bald both edges

o/s/f tyre bald both edges

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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EA12 EPF is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,498cc 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 EA12 EPF, 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 EA12 EPF registered?

EA12 EPF is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is EA12 EPF safe to buy?

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