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EJ12 PJV

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,221 mi
Last recorded136,221 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 PJV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 136,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 2mm warning bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlamps frosted

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 19 May 2026 136,219 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 2mm warning bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlamps frosted

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 May 2025 134,444 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2025 134,444 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 132,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 130,077 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 121,739 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 121,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 107,612 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 107,610 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 93,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front tyre has a very slight bulge

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2019 84,668 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 73,266 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 73,266 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 57,662 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 43,208 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 32,053 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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EJ12 PJV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EJ12 PJV, 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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EJ12 PJV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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