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CE12 KCY

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,849 mi
Last recorded65,849 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 65,849 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 65,848 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 62,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 59,701 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 59,701 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 55,418 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 55,418 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 48,685 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 44,125 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 44,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 40,306 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 40,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 32,604 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 May 2017 29,835 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 26,399 miles

Front pads inners

Pass 15 May 2015 22,345 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 KCY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KCY, 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 KCY registered?

CE12 KCY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is CE12 KCY safe to buy?

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