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CE12 KCZ

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,145 mi
Last recorded86,145 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 KCZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 86,145 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 86,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 75,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2024 71,004 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 67,092 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 67,090 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 63,904 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 63,900 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 60,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 60,031 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 56,350 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 49,652 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,298 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 41,298 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,550 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 24,507 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 24,507 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 15,593 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

OffSide Rear Tyre Bauld On Inner Edge

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 KCZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red 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 KCZ, 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 KCZ registered?

CE12 KCZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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