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BF12 BNK

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,030 mi
Last recorded80,030 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 BNK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 80,030 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 72,286 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Drivers/Passengers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 65,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,183 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

rear axle corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2021 57,334 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 57,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 52,467 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 50,726 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 50,726 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,714 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 45,826 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 45,826 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 41,484 miles

ADVISE:- both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 32,992 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 25,166 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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BF12 BNK 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 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 BF12 BNK, 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 BF12 BNK registered?

BF12 BNK is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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