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EK62 UNB

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,132 mi
Last recorded102,132 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 UNB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 102,132 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 102,132 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 99,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 96,922 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 95,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 95,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 93,512 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 91,374 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 88,092 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 81,552 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 75,142 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 69,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,964 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 64,512 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 64,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 UNB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

EK62 UNB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 October 2012.

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