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EJ61 VRP

2012 Mazda 2

Green Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,318 mi
Last recorded81,318 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 VRP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 81,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp glass cracked

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2024 81,181 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 78,501 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 76,641 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 71,360 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 64,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 58,767 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 51,144 miles

n/s/r badly perished within tread

Fail 18 Jan 2018 51,141 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r badly perished within tread

Pass 13 Jan 2017 44,431 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 37,040 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 29,595 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EJ61 VRP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EJ61 VRP, 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 EJ61 VRP registered?

EJ61 VRP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is EJ61 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 VRP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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