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DE12 BAV

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,197 mi
Last recorded101,197 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 BAV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 101,197 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 93,397 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 80,672 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 68,580 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 68,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 57,028 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,244 miles

slight play inner rack joints

Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,904 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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DE12 BAV 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 87.5%.

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 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 DE12 BAV, 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 DE12 BAV registered?

DE12 BAV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is DE12 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 BAV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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