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BL12 ZDP

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,570 mi
Last recorded121,570 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 ZDP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 121,570 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear beam axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 23 Jul 2025 115,566 miles

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

rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 26 Jul 2024 108,687 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 98,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 91,831 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 84,385 miles

offside mirror damaged slightly-

Pass 6 Oct 2020 80,790 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jun 2018 68,443 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge of tread

knocking noise from bottom of steering column, no visible play

Fail 28 Jun 2018 68,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge of tread

knocking noise from bottom of steering column, no visible play

Pass 28 Jun 2017 52,716 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

knocking noise from steering column/rack, no noticeable play in system

under tray covers blocking view of some components

Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,662 miles

Nearside front-rear undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front-rear undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jun 2015 26,261 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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BL12 ZDP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ZDP, 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 ZDP registered?

BL12 ZDP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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