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CX12 XGL

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,703 mi
Last recorded113,703 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 XGL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 113,703 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 113,703 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 95,259 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 95,259 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 73,890 miles

undersealed

Pass 19 Apr 2023 71,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking -recommend replaced (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 69,520 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 69,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 67,123 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 67,123 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 65,297 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 65,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 61,158 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 55,986 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 55,986 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 50,367 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommend replace 1/2000 miles (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 30,673 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 XGL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGL, 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 XGL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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