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AS12 BEL

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,905 mi
Last recorded181,905 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS12 BEL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 181,905 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 174,696 miles

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

slight coolant leak from radiator

Fail 19 Aug 2024 174,692 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 3 Aug 2023 157,230 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 140,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 140,505 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 121,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2020 107,961 miles

Both rear tyres feathering/worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2019 90,637 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 74,277 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,633 miles

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

Front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Aug 2017 55,855 miles

Nearside Front Nearside Front Tyre Worn Very Low At Inner Edge But Above Min Tread Depth Across Remaining Width

Pass 6 Sep 2016 39,413 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 22,025 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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AS12 BEL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AS12 BEL, 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 AS12 BEL registered?

AS12 BEL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is AS12 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS12 BEL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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