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BF12 NVV

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,986 mi
Last recorded82,986 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 NVV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 82,986 miles

underside covered in grease or underside sealant

Fail 13 Sep 2025 82,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2025 81,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion on inner sills/chassis/sub frames

Pass 5 Mar 2024 76,043 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion on inner sills/chassis/sub frames

Pass 13 Mar 2023 70,599 miles

surface corrosion on inner sills/chassis/sub frames

Pass 9 Mar 2022 63,992 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heatshield loose

surface corrosion to chassis, sills, rear axle, rear coil springs

Pass 8 Mar 2021 58,035 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 52,975 miles

surface corrosion to chassis and sills

Pass 6 Mar 2019 44,425 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))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 38,137 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 38,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 31,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 31,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 24,014 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 15,718 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 NVV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black 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 NVV, 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 NVV registered?

BF12 NVV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 March 2012.

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