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BG12 YBK

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,402 mi
Last recorded35,402 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 YBK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 35,402 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 33,871 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 32,451 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 30,596 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 29,027 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 27,365 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 26,566 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 23,944 miles

Nearside Front wiper splits

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre inner edge bald.

Pass 11 May 2017 18,969 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly split outer wall.

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front shocker bellows split

Offside Front tyre split inner and outer walls and low inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly split outer wall.

Pass 11 May 2016 15,445 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre has a shallow cut all around sidewall

Fail 11 May 2016 15,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre has a shallow cut all around sidewall

Offside Front Outer tyre has a shallow cut all around sidewall

Pass 20 May 2015 12,144 miles

both front tyres sidewalls scrubbed and slightly damaged

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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BG12 YBK is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BG12 YBK, 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 BG12 YBK registered?

BG12 YBK is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BG12 YBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 YBK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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