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BF12 DKE

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,658 mi
Last recorded45,658 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 45,658 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 45,656 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 40,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm in centre, both edges worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 35,750 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 30,016 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 24,609 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 19,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 18,557 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 17,460 miles

osr tyre cracking in treads advice monitor and repair

Pass 5 Mar 2018 16,356 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 15,149 miles

engine covered

Pass 22 Feb 2016 12,221 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 8,715 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 DKE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 BF12 DKE, 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 DKE registered?

BF12 DKE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is BF12 DKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 DKE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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