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BW12 AYU

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,019 mi
Last recorded52,019 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 AYU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 52,019 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 50,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 48,236 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 46,245 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 43,085 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 40,638 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 40,618 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 38,883 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 35,966 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 32,679 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,916 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,312 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 18,813 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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BW12 AYU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BW12 AYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW12 AYU registered?

BW12 AYU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is BW12 AYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 AYU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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