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EF61 USW

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,576 mi
Last recorded65,576 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 USW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 65,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 64,682 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 62,739 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 61,787 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 61,787 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 60,097 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 57,683 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 54,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2019 50,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn aprox. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 44,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres splitting between tread

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jan 2017 38,453 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 31,560 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2015 24,843 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 USW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc 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 EF61 USW, 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 EF61 USW registered?

EF61 USW is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 January 2012.

Is EF61 USW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 USW 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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