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BN12 CDU

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,359 mi
Last recorded99,359 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 CDU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 99,359 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body covers fitted perventing full inspction of some components

Pass 28 Mar 2025 92,458 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 92,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Upper mounting (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 83,701 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Feb 2023 77,112 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

undere body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Feb 2022 69,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 59,588 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Heat shield loose x2

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre split on inner sidewall

Under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Apr 2019 49,747 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 33,968 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,189 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,150 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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BN12 CDU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BN12 CDU, 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 BN12 CDU registered?

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

Is BN12 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 CDU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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