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EN62 AAY

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,545 mi
Last recorded114,545 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN62 AAY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 114,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play noisy in operation (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2025 108,145 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 106,027 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 96,783 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 96,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 76,391 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

engine/gearbox oily

Fail 13 Oct 2022 76,391 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

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

engine/gearbox oily

Pass 8 Nov 2021 54,942 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 54,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 49,035 miles

slight cracks in both front tyres

Fail 25 May 2021 49,013 miles

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

slight cracks in both front tyres

Pass 29 May 2020 42,643 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 42,643 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 41,638 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 41,638 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 38,395 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,672 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 30,283 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 30,283 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 25,911 miles

slight lip on front discs

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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EN62 AAY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EN62 AAY, 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 EN62 AAY registered?

EN62 AAY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 December 2012.

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