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BK12 VFZ

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,050 mi
Last recorded51,050 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 VFZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 51,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 51,039 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 49,888 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 48,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + cracking MRF 2016 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

Fail 18 Mar 2024 48,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low PRS: adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + cracking MRF 2016 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

Pass 27 Mar 2023 46,558 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 44,082 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 41,951 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 40,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall started to split 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 40,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall started to split 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 37,825 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 34,044 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 34,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 28,827 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 23,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 17,895 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 VFZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

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

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