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EJ62 HME

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,422 mi
Last recorded100,422 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 HME
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 100,422 miles

Front subframe corroding

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear beam axle corroding

Fail 12 Dec 2025 98,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 93,065 miles

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

both head lamps becoming deteriorated

drive belt perishing

front brake discs worn

front sub-frame becoming corroded

rear axel beam becoming corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2024 93,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both head lamps becoming deteriorated

drive belt perishing

front brake discs worn

front sub-frame becoming corroded

rear axel beam becoming corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2024 93,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Drivebelt is in very poor condition.

Headlights are deteriorating.

Nearside rear shock absorber is leaking slightly.

Pass 28 Nov 2023 90,683 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 90,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 81,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 78,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 70,643 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 1.5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO WEAR BARS IN MIDDLE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE THE REQUIREMENTS OF 1.5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO WEAR BARS IN MIDDLE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 63,743 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 50,642 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 50,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall and split around inner walls. 195/45/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall and split around inner wall. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 41,903 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 41,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 34,046 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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EJ62 HME is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJ62 HME, 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 HME registered?

EJ62 HME is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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