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BG02 MCY

2012 Mazda 2

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,002 mi
Last recorded128,002 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 MCY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 128,002 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 127,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gear box / drive shaft input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 119,689 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 119,684 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2022 112,380 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 112,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,004 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 106,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 96,298 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 87,457 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 87,457 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 77,401 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 77,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (see markings) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 67,909 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,551 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2.5-3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2.5-3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,610 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,445 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 34,948 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 34,928 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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BG02 MCY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,596cc diesel 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 BG02 MCY, 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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BG02 MCY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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