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BP12 AZZ

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,306 mi
Last recorded115,306 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 AZZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 115,306 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 108,410 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 108,404 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 97,072 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f wheel has slight flat spot

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2023 82,203 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 70,350 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 58,747 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Mar 2021 58,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 47,105 miles

clunk from steering nothing found on mot requires further checks

Pass 14 Jun 2018 35,474 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 35,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 31,326 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 31,324 miles

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated tight (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 26,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 21,341 miles

Both rear tyres have slight tread distortion.

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Jun 2015 21,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres have slight tread distortion.

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

Nearside front tyre worn out on edges of tread.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BP12 AZZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 BP12 AZZ, 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 BP12 AZZ registered?

BP12 AZZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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