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CA12 VDL

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,061 mi
Last recorded69,061 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 VDL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 69,061 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 69,059 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

wipers smearing

Pass 5 Jun 2025 64,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 27 May 2024 62,636 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 59,514 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 59,511 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 54,976 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 54,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 49,492 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 46,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 42,360 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 36,605 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 30,209 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 24,317 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 11 Aug 2015 19,850 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VDL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA12 VDL, 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 CA12 VDL registered?

CA12 VDL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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