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VN12 BCU

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,881 mi
Last recorded99,881 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 BCU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 99,881 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 81,397 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 68,782 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 62,080 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 58,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 54,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 50,321 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 44,675 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 42,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit i=4mm c=2mm o=4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit i=4mm c=2mm o=4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 36,993 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 29,612 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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VN12 BCU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VN12 BCU, 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

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What year was VN12 BCU registered?

VN12 BCU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is VN12 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 BCU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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