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BK12 VFW

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,120 mi
Last recorded114,120 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 VFW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 114,120 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 107,159 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 107,159 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 99,809 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 95,697 miles

General underbody corrosion

slight play in steering joints mechanism

Fail 22 Oct 2022 96,697 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight out of shape

slight play in steering joints mechanism

Pass 19 Oct 2021 88,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 82,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge surface cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge surface cracks in tyre tread area (5.2.3 (e))

full under body covers fitted at time of test

noise from steering column when turning

Pass 25 Oct 2019 74,857 miles

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

Steering slightly notchy

Pass 5 Feb 2018 60,070 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 53,669 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2016 44,582 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 34,917 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 VFW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

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

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