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BF12 OFZ

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,269 mi
Last recorded116,269 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 OFZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 116,269 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 99,732 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 99,732 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2023 92,201 miles

Knocking from steering

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 86,180 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 86,179 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 80,681 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 80,681 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,949 miles

Knocking from steering

Offside front tyre inner sidewall badly cracked

Fail 28 Oct 2020 71,939 miles

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

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

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

Knocking from steering

Offside front tyre inner sidewall badly cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2019 63,744 miles

rear tyres worn to limit

Fail 30 Oct 2019 63,744 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))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 22 Oct 2018 57,399 miles

heat shield insecure over exhaust

Fail 9 Oct 2018 57,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45 R16 84W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

heat shield insecure over exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2017 49,153 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 40,996 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,374 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in the outer side wall.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 36,374 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in the outer side wall.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 27,964 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall,but not very deep.

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 OFZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OFZ, 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 OFZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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