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EJ12 FCO

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,121 mi
Last recorded55,121 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 FCO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 55,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2025 53,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 51,126 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 49,120 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 47,157 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 45,122 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 45,122 miles

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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 41,663 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 38,512 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 35,387 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 30,514 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 25,536 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 20,982 miles

Both front tyres worn on the 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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EJ12 FCO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc 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 EJ12 FCO, 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 EJ12 FCO registered?

EJ12 FCO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is EJ12 FCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ12 FCO 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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