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EF62 FDU

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,594 mi
Last recorded91,594 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 FDU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 91,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 91,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 85,215 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 Nov 2024 85,215 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Dec 2023 79,209 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 79,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 71,913 miles

noise from steering when turning .

Pass 26 Nov 2021 65,906 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 65,906 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 60,087 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 60,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 53,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 40,102 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))

Steering column knocking when turning steering wheel

Pass 6 Dec 2017 31,280 miles

Steering operation slightly rough

Pass 21 Dec 2016 26,822 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 20,647 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing low on inner and outer edges

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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EF62 FDU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF62 FDU, 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 EF62 FDU registered?

EF62 FDU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is EF62 FDU safe to buy?

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