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CA62 UTO

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,383 mi
Last recorded44,383 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 UTO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 44,383 miles

Steering system slightly rough(notchy).

Fail 10 Sep 2025 44,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre flat spotting.

Steering system slightly rough(notchy).

Pass 13 Sep 2024 37,307 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 37,296 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 37,262 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 34,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 34,510 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 31,839 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 28,390 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Feb 2020 26,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 21,441 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 18,143 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 15,575 miles

both front and nsr tyres 3mm 195/45/16

Pass 1 Sep 2015 11,904 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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CA62 UTO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CA62 UTO, 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 CA62 UTO registered?

CA62 UTO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is CA62 UTO safe to buy?

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