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CV12 GNK

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,988 mi
Last recorded139,988 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 GNK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 139,988 miles

Both Tank straps slight corrosion......

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Heat shield Loose....

Nearside Front Inner back plate corroded.....

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight play in Rack....

Pass 12 Feb 2025 139,634 miles

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

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

underside sprayed with protective paint

Fail 12 Feb 2025 139,634 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

underside sprayed with protective paint

Pass 14 Dec 2023 133,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

heavy under vehicle corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2022 125,198 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

battery warning light on

Pass 11 Nov 2021 113,585 miles

Battery light on

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroding

Fail 10 Nov 2021 113,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm stepping (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery light on

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroding

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 109,289 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 98,944 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 98,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 86,119 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,901 miles

Rear tyres getting low and stepped inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2016 59,801 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,092 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,423 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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CV12 GNK is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 CV12 GNK, 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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CV12 GNK is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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