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CU12 HBB

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,968 mi
Last recorded107,968 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU12 HBB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 107,968 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 100,026 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 94,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine sump corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 17 Dec 2021 94,689 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine sump corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 2 Nov 2021 94,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlight units discoloured but not yet effecting beam pattern

Floor coroded at rear

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 87,563 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 77,894 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 63,028 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 44,133 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 42,868 miles

noise from steering column, NO FREEPLAY.

o/s & n/s front shock absorber dust covers slightly insecure.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 36,036 miles

n/s front outer wheel rim slightly damaged.

Fail 28 Apr 2016 36,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 26,709 miles

n/s front tyre, outer sidewall slightly damaged. NO CORDS SHOWING.

Fail 6 May 2015 26,709 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre, outer sidewall slightly damaged. NO CORDS SHOWING.

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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CU12 HBB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU12 HBB, 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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CU12 HBB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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