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V13 EDM

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,117 mi
Last recorded102,117 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV13 EDM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 102,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner - Recommend attention (5.2.3 (e))

Rear section of heatshield loose

Fail 29 Apr 2026 102,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner - Recommend attention (5.2.3 (e))

Rear section of heatshield loose

Pass 29 Jan 2025 97,266 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 90,945 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 83,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 76,652 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 72,631 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 72,630 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 61,674 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 61,673 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2018 59,720 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Bothsides ()

Pass 29 Jul 2017 54,407 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 43,059 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,561 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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V13 EDM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V13 EDM, 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 V13 EDM registered?

V13 EDM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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