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BV62 OLU

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,118 mi
Last recorded129,118 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 OLU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 129,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear greased before fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 129,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear greased before fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 113,762 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes beginning to unbond

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid pipe before fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 113,761 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Back-box heat-shield (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes beginning to unbond

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid pipe before fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,854 miles

both front tyres cut slightly on outer sidewalls and tread

Fail 1 Sep 2017 88,854 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer sidewall on tyre cut, only slightly.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre unrepairable, plus cut within tread ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 66,633 miles

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

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

offside front bumper and inner wheel plastic coverdamaged

we advise offside rear tyre replaced asap

Pass 24 Sep 2015 41,196 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 OLU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV62 OLU, 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 OLU registered?

BV62 OLU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is BV62 OLU safe to buy?

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