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BK12 VGA

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,523 mi
Last recorded68,523 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 68,523 miles

Nearside & Offside Headlights, Poor Images

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 68,523 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside & Offside Headlights, Poor Images

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 65,475 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both track rods and inner arms corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 63,143 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 63,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front track rod ends (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 59,951 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded lamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded lamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 57,159 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 54,085 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 51,774 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 45,852 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,340 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 35,426 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 28,711 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 22,012 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 VGA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

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

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