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EY62 DLX

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,719 mi
Last recorded72,719 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY62 DLX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 72,719 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 72,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 66,181 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 59,370 miles

Front both front tyres sidewall perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2023 51,852 miles

Nearside door mirror body damaged.

Fail 6 Mar 2023 51,850 miles

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

Nearside door mirror body damaged.

Pass 28 Feb 2022 45,460 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 40,904 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 37,141 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 30,562 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 30,185 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 26,555 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 22,911 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 19,034 miles

both rear tyres cracked

offside front tyre cracked

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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EY62 DLX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EY62 DLX, 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 EY62 DLX registered?

EY62 DLX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is EY62 DLX safe to buy?

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