CarVerify

Free Car Check

DL12 BPZ

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,456 mi
Last recorded116,456 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 BPZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 116,456 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 116,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 114,844 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 113,061 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 111,477 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 110,040 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 110,019 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 106,972 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 97,476 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,031 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 84,813 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,258 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 78,258 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 71,426 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,488 miles

near side rear damaged

slight lump in off side front tyre wall

Fail 26 Jun 2015 54,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

near side rear damaged

slight lump in off side front tyre wall

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
Full Mazda 2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DL12 BPZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DL12 BPZ, 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

How do I check the history of DL12 BPZ?

You can check the full history of DL12 BPZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DL12 BPZ registered?

DL12 BPZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is DL12 BPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 BPZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DL12 BPZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DL12 BPZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.