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T3 EVT

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,799 mi
Last recorded42,799 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 EVT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 42,799 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

front both shock corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2025 42,798 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDE INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

front both shock corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2024 42,295 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corrodit

Fail 26 Aug 2024 42,295 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corrodit

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 40,716 miles

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

axle corrdred

Pass 5 Aug 2022 38,575 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 36,318 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 36,318 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 35,598 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 35,598 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 33,121 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 29,119 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 29,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 25,820 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 22,389 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 19,930 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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T3 EVT is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc 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 T3 EVT, 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 T3 EVT registered?

T3 EVT is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 August 2012.

Is T3 EVT safe to buy?

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