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CA61 JZJ

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,652 mi
Last recorded103,652 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 JZJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 103,652 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 101,546 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 99,974 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2023 97,606 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Mar 2023 97,606 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2022 90,643 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,298 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 85,130 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 85,130 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 82,518 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 82,518 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 74,432 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 74,432 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 64,535 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 18,804 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 35,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CA61 JZJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 JZJ, 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 CA61 JZJ registered?

CA61 JZJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 February 2012.

Is CA61 JZJ safe to buy?

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