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538 BRL

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,367 mi
Last recorded36,367 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration538 BRL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 36,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 29,425 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 29,424 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 27,415 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 27,094 miles

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 25,896 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 24,674 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 24,670 miles

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

n/s/f tyre shoulder worn

Pass 23 Mar 2019 23,600 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 23,600 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front + rear --- spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 21,954 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 20,678 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 20,678 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,141 miles

o/s/f tyre shoulders worn and cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,087 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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538 BRL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 538 BRL, 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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538 BRL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is 538 BRL safe to buy?

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