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EK62 UAT

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,372 mi
Last recorded73,372 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 UAT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 73,372 miles

Offside headlamp beam slightly out of focus.

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,rear axle/subframe and floors both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 65,046 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 64,937 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 64,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 59,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 59,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 53,958 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 53,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 49,602 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 49,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 44,467 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 39,272 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 39,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 32,993 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Pass 8 Aug 2016 26,798 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 26,798 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 23,082 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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EK62 UAT is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EK62 UAT, 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 EK62 UAT registered?

EK62 UAT is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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