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EA62 EFB

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,401 mi
Last recorded27,401 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 EFB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 27,401 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 23,778 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 21,717 miles

Steering 'Knocky' in operation

Pass 29 Dec 2022 19,070 miles

steering column knocking possible worn UJ

Fail 16 Dec 2022 18,990 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

steering column knocking possible worn UJ

Pass 13 Dec 2021 16,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Slight knocking from steering column

Pass 17 Dec 2020 14,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight knocking from steering column

Pass 24 Jun 2019 11,407 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 9,384 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear rear wiper worn (not clearing)

knocking noise from steering colum

Pass 5 Sep 2017 6,737 miles

Slight knocking from base of steering column.

Fail 5 Sep 2017 6,737 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight knocking from base of steering column.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 2,695 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 2,163 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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EA62 EFB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EA62 EFB, 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 EA62 EFB registered?

EA62 EFB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is EA62 EFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 EFB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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