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BV12 KVL

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,093 mi
Last recorded115,093 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 KVL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 115,093 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting-play

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting -play

Fail 31 Oct 2024 115,093 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting-play

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting -play

Pass 31 Oct 2023 107,831 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 107,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2022 98,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 98,702 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 88,963 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 88,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 81,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Nearside Front door mirror cover missing

Fail 12 Oct 2020 80,976 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Nearside Front door mirror cover missing

Pass 15 Jul 2019 66,772 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jul 2019 66,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 56,506 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front door mirror casing taped

Rear Inner both sides tyres worn on edge

Fail 24 Jul 2018 56,506 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front door mirror casing taped

Rear Inner both sides tyres worn on edge

Pass 18 Jul 2017 47,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 36,728 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 36,213 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides and split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 23,840 miles

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

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

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

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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BV12 KVL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BV12 KVL, 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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BV12 KVL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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