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DE12 BBO

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,625 mi
Last recorded45,625 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 45,625 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 43,371 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 40,538 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 38,527 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper worn

Fail 12 Jan 2023 38,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper worn

Pass 9 Nov 2021 36,643 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 36,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 35,370 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 11 Nov 2019 34,441 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 32,546 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 29,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 27,280 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 24,542 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 22,208 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 BBO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 DE12 BBO, 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 BBO registered?

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

Is DE12 BBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 BBO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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