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CV12 LZG

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,516 mi
Last recorded118,516 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 LZG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 118,516 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear back plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

auxillary belt worn

manufacturer covers restricting view of some components

Pass 1 Apr 2025 111,649 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 111,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 104,035 miles

rear suspension components corroded (axle, axle mountain area)

Fail 28 Mar 2024 103,843 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension components corroded (axle, axle mountain area)

Pass 31 Mar 2023 92,678 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened brake back plates, axle and mounts surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 83,896 miles

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

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 26 Mar 2021 74,936 miles

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

underbody and components corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2020 70,135 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 61,941 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise inspection/replacement? (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 53,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise inspection/replacement? (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,918 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 0mm on edges underlying rubber exposed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,649 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 29,840 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 LZG is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green 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 LZG, 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 LZG is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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