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BR03 KRO

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,268 mi
Last recorded78,268 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR03 KRO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 78,268 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 74,847 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 71,943 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 71,610 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 71,608 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2022 68,848 miles

auxiliary belt cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2022 68,806 miles

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

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

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

auxiliary belt cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2021 59,710 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 56,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 52,306 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 52,305 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 43,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 36,121 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 29,705 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 24,593 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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BR03 KRO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black 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 BR03 KRO, 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 BR03 KRO registered?

BR03 KRO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is BR03 KRO safe to buy?

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