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CX12 ZKU

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,457 mi
Last recorded97,457 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 ZKU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 97,457 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 96,620 miles

Lower surface rust on lower of vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2023 96,601 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 91,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 85,717 miles

surface corrosion underneath vehicle front subframe/rear axle etc

very small cracks in both rear tyres treads

Pass 19 Oct 2020 82,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated twisted very slight and not leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 82,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated twisted very slight and not leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 77,292 miles

Offside Rear corner of bumper insecure

Offside mirror casing cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2019 77,292 miles

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

Offside Rear corner of bumper insecure

Offside mirror casing cracked

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 71,126 miles

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

chip in osf windscreen

nsf and osf front shock absorbers dust covers splitted

Pass 6 Oct 2017 63,407 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 23 Sep 2016 52,867 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 52,854 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn inner edges very slight and slightly distorted

osr tyre small cut inner sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,342 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 40,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 ZKU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZKU, 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 ZKU registered?

CX12 ZKU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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