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EY12 PHA

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,932 mi
Last recorded101,932 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 PHA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 101,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant low

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Jun 2026 101,932 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant low

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2025 89,043 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 89,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2024 75,087 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 67,233 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2023 67,233 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit no clamp (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misty (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 61,398 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 61,398 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 58,300 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 53,872 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 53,872 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 51,499 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 46,802 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 46,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,863 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 30,872 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 25,504 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 PHA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green 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 EY12 PHA, 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 EY12 PHA registered?

EY12 PHA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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