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EO62 BRV

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,471 mi
Last recorded166,471 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 BRV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 166,471 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 166,471 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers running constantly (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 149,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 134,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough STEERING SYSTEM VERY NOISY, CLEARLY HAS FAULT (2.1.1 (a))

brake pedal slightly spongey

fuel pipe slightly corroded

offside stop lamp colour is faded

Fail 16 Nov 2023 134,565 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough STEERING SYSTEM VERY NOISY, CLEARLY HAS FAULT (2.1.1 (a))

brake pedal slightly spongey

fuel pipe slightly corroded

offside stop lamp colour is faded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 118,554 miles

Bonnet struggles to open

Coolant level just above min

Drive belt cracked

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inside

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inside

Fail 15 Nov 2022 118,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Bonnet struggles to open

Coolant level just above min

Drive belt cracked

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inside

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inside

Pass 15 Nov 2021 91,257 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Rear Bumper Diffuser Loose. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near Front Of Fuel Tank ()

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Crash Bar Bent. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 91,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Arm Ball Joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Rear Bumper Diffuser Loose. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near Front Of Fuel Tank ()

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Crash Bar Bent. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 75,578 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 65,583 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 65,583 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 56,773 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 56,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also inner edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also inner edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 43,953 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 43,895 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 34,340 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,433 miles

Both Rear tires , Cracks forming in tread

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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EO62 BRV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EO62 BRV, 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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EO62 BRV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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