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EJ12 FDA

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,664 mi
Last recorded53,664 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 FDA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 53,664 miles

rack noisy

Pass 20 May 2025 51,390 miles

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

steering feels notchy when going lock to lock

Pass 21 May 2024 50,370 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 50,357 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 48,534 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 46,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2021 39,866 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 37,600 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 33,500 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 28,453 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 28,453 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 May 2017 24,451 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 20,314 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 15,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FDA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FDA, 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 FDA registered?

EJ12 FDA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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