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EJ12 SWN

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,789 mi
Last recorded113,789 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 113,789 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 110,689 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 110,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL HAS TEARS (MARKED) 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside front Tyre inner sidewall has small cut (no cords shown) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front Tyre inner sidewall cracking/perishing (marked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 97,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 81,636 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 81,634 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 77,521 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 77,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 73,868 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 70,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 63,342 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 63,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape and cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2017 46,378 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 32,494 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 26,959 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 SWN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White 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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

EJ12 SWN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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