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CE12 KBZ

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,376 mi
Last recorded102,376 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 KBZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 102,376 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis legs corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis legs corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 98,225 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 98,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 92,620 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 92,620 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 86,616 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 86,616 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 80,258 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 76,700 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 76,700 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 71,086 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 56,679 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 56,679 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 45,349 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 39,803 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 32,495 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2015 26,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CE12 KBZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CE12 KBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE12 KBZ registered?

CE12 KBZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is CE12 KBZ safe to buy?

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