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EA12 GHN

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,351 mi
Last recorded76,351 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 GHN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 76,351 miles

Both sides front upper suspension mount / bearings have slight roughness in operation

Chip to windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Steering slightly notchy when rotated (Felt at steering wheel)

Pass 13 Mar 2025 74,729 miles

Both sides front upper suspension mount / bearings have slight roughness in operation

Exhaust corroding

Small chip to windscreen

Steering slightly notchy when rotated (Felt at steering wheel)

Pass 15 Mar 2024 72,521 miles

Both sides front upper suspension mount / bearings have slight roughness in operation

Exhaust corroding

Small chip to windscreen

Steering slightly notchy when rotated (Felt at steering wheel)

Pass 22 Mar 2023 70,090 miles

Both sides front upper suspension mount / bearings have slight roughness in operation

Exhaust corroding

Small chip to screen

Steering slightly notchy when rotated (Felt at steering wheel)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 9 Mar 2022 68,241 miles

Both sides front upper suspension mount / bearings have slight roughness in operation

Exhaust corroding

Small chip to screen

Fail 9 Mar 2022 68,241 miles

Exhaust corroding

Both sides front upper suspension mount / bearings have slight roughness in operation

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

Small chip to screen

Pass 12 Mar 2021 67,388 miles

Both sides front upper suspension mount / bearings have slight roughness in operation

Exhaust starting to corrode

Small chip to screen

Pass 6 Mar 2020 66,597 miles

Both sides front upper suspension mount slight roughness in operation

Exhaust corroding

Small chip to windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2019 61,763 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 55,905 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 55,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,451 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 48,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 38,859 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 29,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre sidewall spliting-both front tyres

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 GHN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GHN, 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 GHN registered?

EA12 GHN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is EA12 GHN safe to buy?

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