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EK12 NZC

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,577 mi
Last recorded66,577 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 NZC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 66,577 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 66,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord showing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2025 64,245 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 64,235 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 62,932 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 62,932 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 60,919 miles

Front Both front shock absorber gaiters damaged

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 60,894 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides at front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both front shock absorber gaiters damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted correctly at station (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 58,851 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp dim

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 55,083 miles

trays and covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2021 55,081 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

trays and covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2020 41,783 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, and offside rear, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

child seat/s fitted, not allowing full inspection

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Apr 2020 41,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside headlight in car adjuster not tested

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

child seat/s fitted, not allowing full inspection

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,348 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 32,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 32,143 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 32,143 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 23,923 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 23,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 17,786 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2015 11,516 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 NZC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NZC, 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 NZC registered?

EK12 NZC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is EK12 NZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 NZC shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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