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CP12 LUJ

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,597 mi
Last recorded76,597 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 LUJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 76,597 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 76,597 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 73,584 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 73,584 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 70,739 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 70,739 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 67,490 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 67,489 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 65,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 63,449 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 56,410 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jul 2019 56,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2018 52,049 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 40,960 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 40,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 31,695 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 22,538 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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CP12 LUJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CP12 LUJ, 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 CP12 LUJ registered?

CP12 LUJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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