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EA62 LXD

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,497 mi
Last recorded70,497 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 LXD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 70,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 70,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage, cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper damaged and slightly insecure

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 50,992 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 42,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 42,169 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 32,336 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 32,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer edges[185/55/r15]82v (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 27,186 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 23,922 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 23,714 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 LXD is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA62 LXD registered?

EA62 LXD is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is EA62 LXD safe to buy?

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