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VN12 BPY

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,916 mi
Last recorded78,916 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 BPY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 78,916 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 66,408 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 57,591 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 54,509 miles

Central Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 50,375 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 45,472 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 41,940 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 37,170 miles

Nearside Rear tyre - perishing.

Offside Rear tyre - perishing.

Pass 4 May 2018 32,008 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 26,401 miles

Nearside Rear Inner TYRE SIDEWALL - SURFACE SPLITS.

Offside Rear Inner TYRE SIDEWALL - SURFACE SPLITS.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 20,703 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 15,985 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 BPY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 BPY, 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 BPY registered?

VN12 BPY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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