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CE12 XHP

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,075 mi
Last recorded103,075 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 XHP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 103,075 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 98,008 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 95,789 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 89,458 miles

Rear rear heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2023 89,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Rear rear heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2022 73,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut at outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm's rear bush slightly separated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread close to limit 2 mm and slightly cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust's heat shield insecure.

Fail 25 Mar 2022 73,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb insecured. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut at outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm's rear bush slightly separated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread close to limit 2 mm and slightly cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust's heat shield insecure.

Pass 10 Mar 2021 62,550 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 57,878 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 50,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 5 Mar 2019 50,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,934 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,208 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 31,490 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 24,896 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s wiper blade split end

rear wiper blade split

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 XHP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol 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 XHP, 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 XHP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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