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N21 MPL

2012 Honda Cr-z

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,499 mi
Last recorded59,499 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Cr-z55,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 MPL
MakeHonda
ModelCr-z
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 59,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 59,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 54,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 50,048 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 43,086 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 39,139 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both have Surface corrosion visable. (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills chassis and frt sub frame has surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades split. (3.4 (b) (i))

cat heat sheild corroded.

Fail 6 Dec 2021 39,139 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement Both handbrake/caliper links seized (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both have Surface corrosion visable. (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills chassis and frt sub frame has surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades split. (3.4 (b) (i))

cat heat sheild corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2020 34,752 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 31,508 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 31,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 26,607 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 26,607 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 21,544 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 14,208 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 14,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 8,363 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 1,562 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cr-z?

Based on 56,981 MOT tests across 4,266 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
4,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 441
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 395
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 258
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N21 MPL is a 2012 Honda Cr-z in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Honda Cr-z models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 55,018 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 Honda Cr-z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 441 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N21 MPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cr-z typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Cr-z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N21 MPL registered?

N21 MPL is a 2012 Honda Cr-z, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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