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CV12 WHJ

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,183 mi
Last recorded46,183 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 WHJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 46,183 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 44,991 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 43,875 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded by tank

Pass 14 Aug 2023 42,399 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough when turning (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded by tank

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre has slight age cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded and spring cups

Pass 24 Aug 2022 40,643 miles

Front steering operation has roughness in rack when turning lock to lock

Fail 24 Aug 2022 40,643 miles

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

Front steering operation has roughness in rack when turning lock to lock

Pass 10 Aug 2021 38,465 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 38,465 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder split/perished 1954516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall kerbing damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall/shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 36,667 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 34,488 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 34,482 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 31,293 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 27,796 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES S/ AGE CRACKING

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2016 21,607 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 21,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 16,798 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 WHJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WHJ, 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 CV12 WHJ registered?

CV12 WHJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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