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EC03 CCC

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

41,467 mi
Last recorded41,467 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC03 CCC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 41,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 185/55/15 Toyo (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 41,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 Toyo (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 185/55/15 Toyo (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 35,875 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 28,575 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 28,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe at abs pump not fitted correctly (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 25,917 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 22,530 miles

general corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2021 22,530 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2020 21,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2020 21,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2019 21,027 miles

general corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2019 21,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2018 20,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 19,179 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 19,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 18,194 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 16,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

lower steering knuckle noisy

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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EC03 CCC 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 EC03 CCC, 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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EC03 CCC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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