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BL12 FSO

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,279 mi
Last recorded48,279 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 FSO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 48,279 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 48,279 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 47,312 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 47,311 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 45,889 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 44,454 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 42,714 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 41,638 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 40,863 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 38,543 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 34,859 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 31,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in steering joint

under trays

Pass 19 Aug 2016 27,985 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 20,726 miles

o/s/f tyre worn badly on edges

Fail 17 Jul 2015 20,726 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn badly on edges

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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BL12 FSO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL12 FSO, 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 BL12 FSO registered?

BL12 FSO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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