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CE12 VZJ

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,349 mi
Last recorded139,349 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 VZJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 139,349 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 139,349 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 130,308 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 130,306 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 126,893 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 126,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 119,130 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 100,869 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 85,619 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 74,713 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 74,559 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 69,423 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 69,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 62,124 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,256 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 53,256 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 45,872 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,696 miles

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

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 VZJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

CE12 VZJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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