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BF12 OGC

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,883 mi
Last recorded96,883 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 96,883 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 96,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 89,106 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jul 2025 89,106 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 81,508 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 81,508 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 71,560 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 71,560 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 64,454 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 56,487 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 56,487 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 50,528 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 50,528 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 22 Oct 2019 45,739 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 45,736 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Knocking from steering column when performing lock to lock

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 41,783 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,673 miles

rear tyres stepped and cracked

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2017 30,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 25,197 miles

nearside front wiper blade splitting on end

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 1 Apr 2016 25,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front wiper blade splitting on end

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,939 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 OGC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OGC, 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 OGC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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