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CX12 XGS

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,703 mi
Last recorded99,703 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 XGS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 99,703 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 91,976 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 85,174 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 85,174 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 78,034 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR COVER MISSING

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

SEVERE PLAY AND CLUNK IN THE STEERING RACK BUT NO EXTERIOR PLAY FOUND

Fail 13 Jan 2023 77,893 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE MIRROR COVER MISSING

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

SEVERE PLAY AND CLUNK IN THE STEERING RACK BUT NO EXTERIOR PLAY FOUND

Pass 12 Jan 2022 70,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror cover missing

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Severe play and clunk in the steering rack but no exterior play found

Fail 12 Jan 2022 70,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror cover missing

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Severe play and clunk in the steering rack but no exterior play found

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 63,600 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2019 54,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,505 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,654 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 33,558 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,723 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 XGS is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XGS, 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 CX12 XGS registered?

CX12 XGS is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is CX12 XGS safe to buy?

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