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EK12 NZG

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,328 mi
Last recorded84,328 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 NZG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 84,328 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 81,032 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 77,742 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 74,722 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 74,722 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 72,046 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 71,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 69,215 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 67,908 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 67,908 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 65,365 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 65,330 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 65,295 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 64,002 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 64,002 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 60,003 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 54,452 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing plus nail in tread

offside rear tyre perising

Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NZG is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NZG, 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 NZG registered?

EK12 NZG is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for EK12 NZG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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