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BN12 FVW

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,642 mi
Last recorded59,642 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 FVW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 59,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 20 Mar 2024 56,146 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 56,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 49,917 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 46,155 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 40,529 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 40,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 36,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also misshapen on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 36,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also misshapen on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 32,010 miles

nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 25,313 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 25,313 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 19,675 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged inner and outer wall and slightly worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre slight damage outer wall.

Offside Rear tyre damaged outer wall.

Pass 25 Mar 2016 16,819 miles

Internal headlamp adjuster used to recheck headlamp aim.

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Fail 25 Mar 2016 16,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Internal headlamp adjuster used to recheck headlamp aim.

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 11,297 miles

front number plate beginning to deteriorate

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 FVW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FVW, 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 FVW registered?

BN12 FVW is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BN12 FVW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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