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CE12 KCJ

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,012 mi
Last recorded142,012 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 KCJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 142,012 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 142,009 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 140,130 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 137,965 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 137,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 135,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 117,683 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/S/R Tyre outer sidewall damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 117,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

N/S/R Tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 96,679 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 96,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres heavily stepped on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2020 85,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 77,181 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 77,181 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 70,752 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 57,988 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 57,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 42,929 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,483 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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CE12 KCJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KCJ, 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 CE12 KCJ registered?

CE12 KCJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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