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DE12 KCU

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,132 mi
Last recorded22,132 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 KCU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2025 22,132 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 22,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 21,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre wire ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 21,339 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 20,790 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 18,898 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 17,484 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracking/perishing, wearing on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2017 15,475 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight cracking in tread of n/s/r tyre

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2016 13,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge of tread 4mm in centre 3 quarters Toyo 195/45/16 80V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear nail in tyre Toyo 195/45/16 80w

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge of tread 4mm in centre 3 quarters Toyo 195/45/16 80V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wipers smearing

undertray fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,438 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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DE12 KCU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE12 KCU, 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 DE12 KCU registered?

DE12 KCU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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