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CA12 MHJ

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,577 mi
Last recorded87,577 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 MHJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 87,577 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 82,978 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 82,978 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 77,497 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 72,825 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 72,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

fuel tank heat shield insecure but unlikely to fall off

Pass 18 Aug 2022 66,863 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 66,861 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 60,321 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 54,147 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 54,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 467,878 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 38,365 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 29,276 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 19,938 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 13,483 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 13,483 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 MHJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA12 MHJ registered?

CA12 MHJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 August 2012.

Is CA12 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 MHJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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