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CV12 UFB

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,728 mi
Last recorded104,728 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 104,728 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 97,267 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 80,723 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 69,649 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 69,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 65,637 miles

noise from steering

Fail 26 Jul 2022 65,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

noise from steering

Pass 22 Jul 2021 61,428 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 61,424 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2020 57,683 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 57,683 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 53,532 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 53,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 49,467 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 49,467 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 44,467 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 44,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 38,540 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 38,540 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,049 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 34,047 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 UFB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CV12 UFB, 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 UFB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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