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BN12 CEY

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,380 mi
Last recorded97,380 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 97,380 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))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 88,182 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 88,182 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 82,984 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 82,973 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 78,667 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 75,352 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 67,534 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 65,589 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 55,257 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 49,995 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges nearside front slight sidewall damage

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 39,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,979 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,226 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 CEY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CEY, 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 CEY registered?

BN12 CEY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is BN12 CEY safe to buy?

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