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CA61 EAJ

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,289 mi
Last recorded145,289 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 EAJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 145,289 miles

Front Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 138,064 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 121,151 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 112,517 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 112,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 107,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 101,551 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 99,322 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 92,150 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 86,354 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

tracking required

Fail 13 Feb 2018 86,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

tracking required

Pass 14 Feb 2017 81,429 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 81,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 71,354 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 71,354 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 51,886 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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CA61 EAJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA61 EAJ, 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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CA61 EAJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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