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EK12 LKA

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,641 mi
Last recorded40,641 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 LKA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 40,641 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 38,838 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 37,413 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 34,591 miles

Front headlamp lenses are cloudy but not affecting the beam pattern

Fail 24 Mar 2023 34,520 miles

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

Front headlamp lenses are cloudy but not affecting the beam pattern

Pass 14 Mar 2022 32,748 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 30,831 miles

O/s/f headlamp lense deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2020 29,470 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 26,781 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 24,041 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 21,575 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,803 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,032 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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EK12 LKA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EK12 LKA, 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 EK12 LKA registered?

EK12 LKA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is EK12 LKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 LKA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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