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BN12 CEV

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,739 mi
Last recorded70,739 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 CEV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 70,739 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 70,715 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Fuel tank exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 61,354 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 61,354 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 51,070 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2023 47,283 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 43,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both inner edges worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 33,781 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 33,781 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 31,169 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 26,079 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 20,652 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 14,498 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 11,607 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade splitting

Fail 19 Feb 2016 11,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wiper blade splitting

Pass 6 Feb 2015 9,690 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 CEV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red 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 BN12 CEV, 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 CEV registered?

BN12 CEV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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