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BV62 BDU

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,857 mi
Last recorded150,857 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 BDU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 150,857 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 134,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 134,642 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 99,320 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 63,329 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,826 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 59,325 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 59,325 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2020 56,607 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 52,158 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on the inner tread areas.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 44,709 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 37,319 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 29,771 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 21,621 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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BV62 BDU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 BV62 BDU, 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 BV62 BDU registered?

BV62 BDU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is BV62 BDU safe to buy?

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