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EA62 EFU

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,908 mi
Last recorded117,908 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 EFU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 117,908 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 116,406 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2024 116,406 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 113,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall areas show extensively large extensively deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

offside front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

Fail 18 Aug 2023 113,725 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall areas show extensively large extensively deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

offside front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

Pass 24 Aug 2022 109,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On limit of free movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On limit of free movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 104,486 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 104,485 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 102,848 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 97,416 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 97,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 90,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 27 Nov 2018 90,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Nov 2017 79,340 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 79,339 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,391 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade split

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,182 miles

knocking noise detected in steering column

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 EFU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EA62 EFU, 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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EA62 EFU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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