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BL12 ZTM

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,511 mi
Last recorded89,511 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 89,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT to outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH shaft covers split (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BORDERLINE REPLACE SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 74,785 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play BORDERLINE Replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker cover split (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE Replace soon (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 63,293 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocker dust cover split (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit worn on both edges cracking inner sidewall border line fail (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Aug 2024 63,293 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocker dust cover split (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit worn on both edges cracking inner sidewall border line fail (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2023 52,818 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHOCKER DUST COVERS SPLIT (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 52,687 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHOCKER DUST COVERS SPLIT (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 44,981 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers detached.

Pass 29 Jul 2021 39,003 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2020 36,785 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 34,257 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 34,255 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 34,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 30,025 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 25,814 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and cracking between treads

Pass 12 Aug 2016 21,819 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 14,835 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 ZTM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL12 ZTM, 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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BL12 ZTM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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