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BW12 CCU

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,222 mi
Last recorded58,222 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 58,222 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 58,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 55,057 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 55,054 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 51,627 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 51,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 47,623 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2023 47,623 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 41,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2022 41,351 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 38,652 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 37,186 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 35,669 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2018 33,250 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 27,992 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,110 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 23,984 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 3,715 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 3,715 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 CCU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BW12 CCU, 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 BW12 CCU registered?

BW12 CCU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 August 2012.

Is BW12 CCU safe to buy?

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