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EX62 RZU

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,403 mi
Last recorded75,403 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 RZU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 75,403 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn and tread chewed up (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and mirror danglies ()

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 75,400 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible excessively faded and non reflective (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively perished exposing inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively perished exposing inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn and tread chewed up (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and mirror danglies ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 65,399 miles

Front Inner Both track rod has minor play

Front Knock from steering shaft

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 65,372 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Both track rod has minor play

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2023 58,902 miles

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

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

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

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

both front top mount has play

Pass 24 Sep 2022 53,918 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 45,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge significantly worn , deteriorated / cracking/perishing has cuts, needs attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 37,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly perished . tyre edge close cord exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 37,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly perished . tyre edge close cord exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 26,671 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 22,804 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 22,804 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 9,620 miles

Nearside Front Outer has slight cracks on wall

Pass 7 Oct 2016 3,153 miles

Nearside Front tyre shows slight outer side wall damage

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 2,758 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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EX62 RZU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EX62 RZU, 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 RZU registered?

EX62 RZU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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