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CE61 WXU

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,082 mi
Last recorded95,082 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 WXU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 95,082 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 91,958 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 91,956 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 88,707 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 83,884 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,178 miles

steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

Fail 10 Nov 2020 80,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 80,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 74,958 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 67,638 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 67,638 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 60,154 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,297 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 55,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 49,461 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,146 miles

both front tyres close to wear bands

Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,703 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 39,703 miles

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

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

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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CE61 WXU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE61 WXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE61 WXU registered?

CE61 WXU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is CE61 WXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 WXU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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