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BD12 DZV

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,531 mi
Last recorded92,531 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 DZV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 92,531 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 92,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 81,254 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 71,921 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 71,917 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 64,437 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 64,437 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 55,329 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 50,353 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 50,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 42,306 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 42,306 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 37,250 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 22 Feb 2018 37,250 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,702 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,255 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 33,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2015 27,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre bald on inside

Fail 29 May 2015 27,484 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre bald on inside

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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BD12 DZV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BD12 DZV, 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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BD12 DZV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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