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WV12 CBX

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,984 mi
Last recorded71,984 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 CBX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 71,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 67,366 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 60,849 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 60,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 56,967 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 52,556 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 52,566 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 49,145 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 49,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 43,651 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,700 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 36,152 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 35,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,404 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damage on tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 22,686 miles

nearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage but no cords exposed

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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WV12 CBX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV12 CBX, 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 WV12 CBX registered?

WV12 CBX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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