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CE12 NLZ

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,720 mi
Last recorded33,720 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 NLZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 33,720 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 28,921 miles

slight knocking noise from steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2024 28,638 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 28,318 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2022 27,909 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 27,430 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 26,914 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 25,695 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 23,739 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 23,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 21,318 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 19,413 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,392 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 NLZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NLZ, 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 NLZ registered?

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

Is CE12 NLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 NLZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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