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EF12 SUH

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,082 mi
Last recorded88,082 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 SUH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 88,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions

Fail 22 Jan 2026 88,082 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions

Pass 27 Jan 2025 83,038 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 78,534 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 78,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1954516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2022 72,826 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 67,173 miles

heat shield loose near to Fuel tank

Pass 14 Dec 2020 61,995 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 61,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,250 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 54,208 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 46,850 miles

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2018 46,850 miles

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2017 39,507 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,649 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 33,610 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 30,087 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 SUH is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 EF12 SUH, 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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EF12 SUH is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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