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TK07 BAR

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,083 mi
Last recorded58,083 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTK07 BAR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 58,083 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 53,242 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 49,870 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 47,281 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 47,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 44,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 40,093 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 40,093 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 33,990 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 33,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 28,836 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 28,836 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 23,874 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 19,938 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2017 19,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through to cords on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearly through to cords on inner shoulder, urgent attention advised (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 13,687 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2015 11,597 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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TK07 BAR is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TK07 BAR, 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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TK07 BAR is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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