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EJ12 PKE

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,312 mi
Last recorded56,312 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 56,312 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 53,283 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 52,292 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 52,292 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 49,698 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 48,138 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 48,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2020 39,746 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge (Would advise tracking

Pass 23 May 2019 31,175 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 31,175 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 25,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres and O/S/R tyre has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 25,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres and O/S/R tyre has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 22,626 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 20,077 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 13,793 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 PKE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PKE, 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 PKE registered?

EJ12 PKE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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