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FV12 BHP

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,357 mi
Last recorded68,357 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 BHP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 68,357 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 68,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens scratched & slightly affecting beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 64,870 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 64,870 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 59,118 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 53,657 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 50,287 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 45,891 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 43,426 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 39,081 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,774 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 29,089 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 23,140 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,654 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FV12 BHP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White 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 FV12 BHP, 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 FV12 BHP registered?

FV12 BHP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for FV12 BHP 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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