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EF61 SZX

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,427 mi
Last recorded31,427 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 SZX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 31,427 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 30,546 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 29,202 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 29,180 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 28,031 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 25,839 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 24,187 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 24,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 May 2019 20,280 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 17,584 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 14,299 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 11,045 miles

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 16 Feb 2015 7,989 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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EF61 SZX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF61 SZX, 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

How do I check the history of EF61 SZX?

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What year was EF61 SZX registered?

EF61 SZX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is EF61 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 SZX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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