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BK12 VGL

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,381 mi
Last recorded43,381 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 43,381 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 43,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 37,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm - Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 30,685 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 30,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 27,915 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 27,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 22,453 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 20,633 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 18,787 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 16,281 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 14,114 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 14,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 11,454 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 8,457 miles

n/s front w / rim / tyre slight damage

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 VGL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

BK12 VGL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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