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EF12 RSO

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,203 mi
Last recorded43,203 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 RSO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 43,203 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 38,193 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 33,251 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 27,386 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 20,927 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 20,927 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 11,260 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 10,793 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres and slight splitting on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 9,180 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 7,809 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 7,564 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 6,747 miles

Headlamps internally adjusted and rechecked

Under shields fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 5,144 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 RSO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EF12 RSO, 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 RSO registered?

EF12 RSO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is EF12 RSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 RSO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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