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BN12 TUU

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,326 mi
Last recorded46,326 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 46,326 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 43,809 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 41,352 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 41,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 37,818 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 35,182 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 31,536 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 28,945 miles

rear tyres starting to crack and perish

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2019 24,282 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 19,726 miles

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 15,843 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 12,115 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 8,461 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 8,461 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 TUU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red 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 TUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN12 TUU?

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What year was BN12 TUU registered?

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

Is BN12 TUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 TUU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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