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BF12 KLM

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,823 mi
Last recorded42,823 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 KLM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 42,823 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 37,720 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 34,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad down to 2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm back bush, slightly damage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts outer sidewall, perished, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad down to 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm back bush, slightly damage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly perished, heavy worn edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trailing arm/rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 34,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad down to 2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm back bush, slightly damage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts outer sidewall, perished, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad down to 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm back bush, slightly damage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly perished, heavy worn edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, lower caps springs corroded or cover with material (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 31,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 30,923 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 26,734 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 23,199 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 20,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 18,709 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 17,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 15,885 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 KLM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BF12 KLM, 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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BF12 KLM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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