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EK62 UMM

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,900 mi
Last recorded181,900 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 UMM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 181,900 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 181,639 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 170,651 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

noise on steering rack

Fail 11 Mar 2025 170,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

noise on steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2024 162,436 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 162,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 155,169 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 145,982 miles

Nearside Front SUSPECT NSF ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK NOT FITTED CORRECTLY ?.(UPPER)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer OSR REAR OUTER SILL DAMAGED.

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL SUMP GASKET LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 12 Mar 2021 130,183 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front tyres 2013 year of manufacture.(185-55x15v)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in nsr tyre. ()

Offside Rear osr outer sill damaged.

under floor covers obscuring some testable items.

Pass 13 Mar 2020 114,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 114,448 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2018 96,924 miles

COOLANT HEADER TANK LOW ON COOLANT

DRIVERS WINDOW NOT WORKING.

NOT SURE IF OSR UPPER SEAT CLICKS IN DUE TO AMOUNT OF STUFF IN BOOT.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVISE REAR BUSH DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect PISTON PROTECTOR KIT DAMAGED. (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 96,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed NSF OUTER SIDE WALL SHOWING CORDS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COOLANT HEADER TANK LOW ON COOLANT

DRIVERS WINDOW NOT WORKING.

NOT SURE IF OSR UPPER SEAT CLICKS IN DUE TO AMOUNT OF STUFF IN BOOT.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVISE REAR BUSH DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect PISTON PROTECTOR KIT DAMAGED. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 83,973 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 71,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

stone chip in screen

Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,020 miles

front brake pads wearing low, discs worn

imbalance on rear brakes - reqs investigation

items removed from driver's view

Fail 23 Sep 2015 47,020 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low, discs worn

imbalance on rear brakes - reqs investigation

items removed from driver's view

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 UMM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc 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 UMM, 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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EK62 UMM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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