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FG12 BCY

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,153 mi
Last recorded51,153 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 BCY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 51,153 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 23 Jan 2025 47,065 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 47,031 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 42,602 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 39,526 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 35,493 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 33,049 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 31,668 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 28,800 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 28,799 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 26,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle engine covers fitted

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Vehicle wet when tested

Pass 15 Mar 2017 24,566 miles

both front tyres starting to wear at outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2016 20,235 miles

both front tyres wearing at edges

Pass 12 Mar 2015 16,185 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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FG12 BCY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 FG12 BCY, 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 FG12 BCY registered?

FG12 BCY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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