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CA12 BKN

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,499 mi
Last recorded74,499 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 BKN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 74,499 miles

Central Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn play in column (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 74,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn play in column (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 69,133 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play play in steering colunm (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 68,925 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play play in steering colunm (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 63,364 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 63,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 57,706 miles

Steering system slightly rough notchey (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 49,088 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 43,719 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 35,619 miles

n/s/f wiper splitting

o/s/r sidelight bulb slightly dim

steering noisy/knocking when operated

Pass 16 Jul 2018 31,219 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 25,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge - 185/55 r15 82v ()

engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre has splits to inner sidewall, not reaching cords

Pass 1 Aug 2016 18,085 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 12,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on edges

large crack to the centre of the front windscreen, not affecting drivers view

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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CA12 BKN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc 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 CA12 BKN, 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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CA12 BKN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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