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BK12 VFV

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,145 mi
Last recorded98,145 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 VFV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 98,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 87,856 miles

Handbrake ...Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 17% minimum is... 16%

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread perishing ...small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 87,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre size ....195..45..16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake ...Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 17% minimum is... 16%

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread perishing ...small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 76,792 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 76,792 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 65,420 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 65,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 64,533 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 62,332 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 60,461 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 52,100 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 43,437 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 35,425 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 26,659 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 20,153 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 VFV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK12 VFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK12 VFV registered?

BK12 VFV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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