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EJ62 HLU

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,409 mi
Last recorded64,409 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 HLU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 64,409 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Feb 2026 64,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/outside (5.2.3 (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2025 61,853 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 60,072 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 58,281 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 55,966 miles

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 53,524 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 51,241 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 46,055 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 46,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 40,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 40,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2017 35,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Nov 2016 34,458 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 26,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 26,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EJ62 HLU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EJ62 HLU, 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 EJ62 HLU registered?

EJ62 HLU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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The MOT history for EJ62 HLU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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