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EO62 BUF

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,734 mi
Last recorded118,734 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 BUF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 118,734 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 118,732 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 109,571 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 109,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 100,740 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 100,740 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 86,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play DROPLINK BALL JOINTS SLIGHTLY WORN BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 71,434 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 71,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 64,795 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 61,460 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 61,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 50,309 miles

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 31 Aug 2018 41,328 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 41,328 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 34,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,975 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 23,826 miles

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 BUF is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO62 BUF, 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 BUF is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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