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EK12 NZH

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,531 mi
Last recorded81,531 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 NZH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 81,531 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 81,525 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 76,492 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 76,294 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 71,458 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 71,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 67,884 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 62,945 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 58,962 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 58,962 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 56,307 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 50,426 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 45,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 38,778 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 19,653 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 19,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 NZH is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NZH, 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 NZH registered?

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

Is EK12 NZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 NZH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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