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EK12 NYU

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,395 mi
Last recorded48,395 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 NYU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 48,395 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 48,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 45,632 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 41,705 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 41,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 38,751 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 36,200 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 32,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 27,917 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 26,046 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 22,285 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 31 Mar 2017 22,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has a few cuts in sidewall but not exposing cords where cuts are the sidewall is thin

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

slight damage nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2015 14,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NYU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EK12 NYU, 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 NYU registered?

EK12 NYU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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