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EK12 NYW

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,353 mi
Last recorded77,353 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 NYW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 77,353 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 73,933 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2024 69,323 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 63,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 56,014 miles

Rear both tyres slightly perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2021 46,418 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 37,192 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 28,745 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 23,568 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 20,730 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 17,565 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 17,563 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 14,600 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 NYW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc 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 NYW, 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 NYW registered?

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

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