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EO12 AKX

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,413 mi
Last recorded71,413 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 AKX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 71,413 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 70,025 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 67,821 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 65,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 65,255 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 61,714 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 59,617 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 58,235 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 58,235 miles

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

Brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Mar 2019 53,804 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 49,804 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,150 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 40,286 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,754 miles

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

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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EO12 AKX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EO12 AKX, 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 EO12 AKX registered?

EO12 AKX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 March 2012.

Is EO12 AKX safe to buy?

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