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CX12 ZKR

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,637 mi
Last recorded67,637 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 67,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 67,595 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 65,047 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 62,056 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to suspension and front sub frame

Fail 11 Jul 2024 62,056 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to suspension and front sub frame

Pass 21 Jul 2023 58,959 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 58,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 55,578 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 49,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 46,425 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 46,425 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 42,202 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,620 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 30,919 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,824 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,291 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 ZKR 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 CX12 ZKR, 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 ZKR is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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