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DF12 CKA

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,936 mi
Last recorded100,936 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 CKA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 100,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r flexi corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2025 88,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195\45\16 tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 88,789 miles

Horn not working inop (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn major play wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak burst\ wet shock (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195\45\16 tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 77,201 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 77,201 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 70,495 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 70,495 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 64,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 59,444 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 58,206 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 56,108 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,084 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 50,216 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 50,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 47,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front steering rack arm has slight play

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Oct 2016 47,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front steering rack arm has slight play

Offside rear tyre perished and has a nail in it

Pass 12 Oct 2015 36,384 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 34,317 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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DF12 CKA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CKA, 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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DF12 CKA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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