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EY12 KBZ

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,834 mi
Last recorded101,834 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 KBZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 101,834 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 101,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 99,601 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 95,783 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 95,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2023 90,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight bulge on outer side wall

Fail 22 Feb 2023 90,835 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bottom arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has slight bulge on outer side wall

Pass 26 Jan 2022 78,638 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 67,424 miles

Heat shield insecure

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))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 67,424 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Heat shield insecure

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 7 Feb 2020 61,794 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 61,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 54,652 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 46,170 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 39,255 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,228 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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EY12 KBZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EY12 KBZ, 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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EY12 KBZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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