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BN12 TVL

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,118 mi
Last recorded52,118 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 TVL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 52,118 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 52,116 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2025 48,463 miles

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

steering column noisy

Pass 20 Nov 2024 42,181 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 38,107 miles

strut top bearings noisey

Pass 26 Jul 2022 33,259 miles

strut top bearings are noisey

Fail 26 Jul 2022 33,259 miles

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

strut top bearings are noisey

Pass 15 Jul 2021 28,695 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 28,695 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 25,555 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 22,932 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 18,780 miles

Clonk from the steering rack

Nsf tyre is worn on the edge

Rear tyres are cracking

Slight weep from the sump

Pass 26 Jul 2017 14,883 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 12,544 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 10,514 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 TVL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

BN12 TVL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is BN12 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 TVL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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