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EF12 KSX

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,025 mi
Last recorded64,025 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 KSX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 64,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (pipe bent) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 61,403 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake pipe slightly bent. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 58,708 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 55,497 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 53,834 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 53,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 51,886 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Rigid pipe to flexi hose. (slightly bent) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 51,886 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Rigid pipe to flexi hose. (slightly bent) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 50,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 43,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 43,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 37,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 31,856 miles

slight knock bottom steering column joint

Pass 28 Jan 2016 27,095 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 27,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 24,653 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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EF12 KSX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF12 KSX, 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 EF12 KSX registered?

EF12 KSX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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