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VN12 BPX

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,551 mi
Last recorded45,551 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 BPX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 45,551 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 44,492 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 40,482 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 39,493 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 39,017 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 38,405 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 37,892 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 37,168 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre cut and cracking on tread

Pass 18 Sep 2017 36,511 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,125 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,572 miles

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

rear wiper blade worn out

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 BPX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BPX, 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 VN12 BPX registered?

VN12 BPX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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