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EX62 LXA

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,071 mi
Last recorded92,071 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 LXA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 92,071 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 87,550 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 80,204 miles

Both front shock-absorber protective shrouds are incomplete

Both front tyre treads are wearing on the inner edges of the tread

Both headlamp glasses are deteriorating

Front registration plate is deteriorating

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 80,204 miles

Both front shock-absorber protective shrouds are incomplete

Both front tyre treads are wearing on the inner edges of the tread

Both headlamp glasses are deteriorating

Front registration plate is deteriorating

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 72,020 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 64,337 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 59,400 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Jun 2020 54,734 miles

Offside Front Slight play in inner tie rod joint

Pass 2 May 2019 48,441 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 40,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing heavily.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 32,125 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 32,125 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 26,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2015 20,231 miles

Offside centre under tray damaged.

Fail 8 May 2015 20,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside centre under tray damaged.

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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EX62 LXA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX62 LXA, 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 EX62 LXA registered?

EX62 LXA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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