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BK62 VPU

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,245 mi
Last recorded34,245 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 VPU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 34,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside+nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

steering system slightly rought

Pass 7 Sep 2024 32,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 32,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 25,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 23,600 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 21,641 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slight cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 20,275 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 18,760 miles

Knocking in steering rack when operating side to side movement but no play.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 17,056 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 14,856 miles

Knock on steering coloum when steering rocked.No play in steering.

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 13,299 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 13,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 11,339 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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BK62 VPU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White 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 BK62 VPU, 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 BK62 VPU registered?

BK62 VPU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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