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BK12 FWZ

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,171 mi
Last recorded94,171 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 FWZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 94,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 94,171 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 84,487 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 77,287 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 77,287 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 72,392 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 72,392 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2021 65,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 58,531 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 51,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 45,529 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 45,529 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 36,838 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2016 27,731 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 27,731 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 15,351 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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BK12 FWZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK12 FWZ, 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 BK12 FWZ registered?

BK12 FWZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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