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CE12 KZB

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,441 mi
Last recorded100,441 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 KZB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 100,441 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 96,823 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 95,322 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 91,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 88,243 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 85,179 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 82,855 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 82,855 miles

Central Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 78,210 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 72,853 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,290 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 67,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 62,029 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 62,029 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,912 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 KZB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KZB, 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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CE12 KZB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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