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DF12 CJO

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,223 mi
Last recorded43,223 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 CJO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 43,223 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 42,812 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 39,739 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 39,739 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 36,533 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 36,525 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 32,897 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 32,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil level on minimum

Pass 8 May 2019 28,395 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 28,367 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 24,425 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING SIDEWALLS AND EDGES

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH FRONT (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT AND CRACKING TREAD

Pass 3 Mar 2017 20,928 miles

both rear tyres cracking within tread pattern

Pass 5 Mar 2016 15,964 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack but not showing cords

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

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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DF12 CJO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DF12 CJO, 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 DF12 CJO registered?

DF12 CJO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is DF12 CJO safe to buy?

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