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BF12 NWP

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,974 mi
Last recorded82,974 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 NWP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 82,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear arch damaged

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 82,972 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated noisey clunky --rough (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture touching wheel (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear arch damaged

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 80,477 miles

Front steering joint has slight wear

Nearside Rear arch slight damage

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 78,014 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 78,014 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to outer wall 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges close 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 73,764 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 73,762 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 65,146 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 65,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 57,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 48,799 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 48,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 41,027 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 41,027 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 34,127 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 27,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 21,349 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

both front tyres worn very badly on inner edges

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 NWP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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