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BN12 CBY

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,850 mi
Last recorded116,850 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 CBY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 116,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 116,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 114,616 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 114,616 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 112,410 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Nov 2023 112,410 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 109,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Nov 2022 109,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 107,557 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 107,502 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 105,341 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 105,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 81,874 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 79,301 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 69,677 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 69,677 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,988 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 39,598 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 39,598 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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BN12 CBY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BN12 CBY, 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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BN12 CBY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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