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BK12 VFY

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,688 mi
Last recorded36,688 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 VFY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 36,688 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 35,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes surface corroded at road wheels side. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 34,311 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 33,427 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 33,427 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 32,521 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 31,814 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 31,186 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 30,077 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 29,941 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 27,800 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 27,800 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 22,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules tyre tread cracked and perished (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2016 18,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat n/s r

Pass 18 Mar 2015 14,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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BK12 VFY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BK12 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

BK12 VFY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is BK12 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 VFY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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