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EK12 NZD

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,140 mi
Last recorded146,140 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 146,140 miles

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

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

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable U/J (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 129,136 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 129,136 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 115,329 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 115,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 101,473 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

front discs wearing

Fail 28 Mar 2020 101,473 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing shape edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smearing

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 82,252 miles

Front brake discs lipped but not seriously weakened

Front brake pads low

Fail 11 Mar 2019 81,770 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both front brake discs lipped but not seriously weakened

Front both front brake pads low

Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,986 miles

engine cover fitted

n/s/f wiper splitting on edges

rear washer not working

Fail 23 Mar 2018 63,748 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall - 195/45 r16 84v (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

n/s/f wiper splitting on edges

rear washer not working

Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,398 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 28,130 miles

oil level low

Fail 14 Mar 2016 28,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall - 195/45 r16 84v (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre has a deep cut to outer sidewall

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edges

oil level low

Pass 14 Mar 2015 19,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NZD is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NZD, 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 NZD registered?

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

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