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CA12 XFJ

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,871 mi
Last recorded85,871 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 XFJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 85,871 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 81,591 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 72,598 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 72,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2023 63,888 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 62,305 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rough when rotated (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 53,737 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 49,395 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 45,737 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 39,551 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 33,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm left on tyre. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 26,557 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges 185/55/15

Pass 19 Feb 2016 19,968 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 14,317 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 14,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 8,917 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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CA12 XFJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XFJ, 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 XFJ registered?

CA12 XFJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is CA12 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 XFJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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