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CE12 XHW

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,870 mi
Last recorded155,870 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 XHW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 155,870 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 155,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 150,276 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 150,276 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Position lamp not working Both Fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 146,922 miles

Front Steering knock.

Fail 2 Mar 2023 146,922 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Steering knock.

Pass 10 Mar 2022 141,546 miles

knocking from steering rack

Fail 7 Mar 2022 141,546 miles

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire under fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

knocking from steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2021 138,374 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

exhaust heat shield poorly supported

steering notchy

Pass 27 Feb 2020 137,789 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 137,789 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, perished & out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, perished & out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 134,681 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge - 195/45 r16 84v xl

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

Offside Rear tyre beginning to wear out of shape on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose - rattle

Pass 8 Mar 2018 129,721 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 124,577 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both front (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 116,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 116,867 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (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 XHW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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