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BD12 UTU

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,883 mi
Last recorded91,883 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 UTU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 91,883 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre misshaped worn inner edge perished

Pass 21 May 2025 91,683 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 91,683 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 91,462 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 84,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 78,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 70,544 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,470 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TRACK ROD END

Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,862 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 43,802 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,352 miles

Both rear tyres perrished and going out of shape on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2016 26,040 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,525 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full unable to fully insp

o/s/r tyre cut on s/wall

plastic sill trims fitted

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 UTU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BD12 UTU, 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 UTU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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