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EU12 RBF

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,814 mi
Last recorded88,814 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU12 RBF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 88,814 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 79,576 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 79,570 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 68,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 59,692 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 53,770 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 50,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

knock on steering lock to lock. lower column area no free play

Pass 11 Nov 2020 50,012 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 50,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 44,994 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 37,970 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 37,970 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 33,632 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 33,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 29,083 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 25,652 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 17,961 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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EU12 RBF is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EU12 RBF, 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 EU12 RBF registered?

EU12 RBF is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EU12 RBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU12 RBF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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