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CX12 XGE

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,200 mi
Last recorded132,200 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 XGE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 132,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight damage to rear bumper support panel and spare wheel well

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

Surface corrosion starting on both rear inner sill area

Fail 23 Sep 2025 132,200 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight damage to rear bumper support panel and spare wheel well

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

Surface corrosion starting on both rear inner sill area

Pass 2 Oct 2024 127,755 miles

Slight damage to rear bumper support panel and spare wheel well

Fail 2 Oct 2024 127,755 miles

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

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

Slight damage to rear bumper support panel and spare wheel well

Pass 25 Sep 2023 120,952 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 120,952 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 110,865 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 100,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (slight bulge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rust on chassis +under sills

Fail 2 Oct 2021 100,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (slight bulge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rust on chassis +under sills

Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,300 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 95,300 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 86,609 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 73,877 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 63,350 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 52,647 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 39,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 22,612 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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CX12 XGE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CX12 XGE, 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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CX12 XGE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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