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VO12 BWM

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,437 mi
Last recorded97,437 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 BWM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 97,437 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 95,133 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 95,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 95,008 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 95,008 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 94,950 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION LEG MOUNTINGS WORN

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 94,950 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION LEG MOUNTINGS WORN

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 81,934 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 81,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2020 68,994 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 68,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 57,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has a small split/cut

Pass 9 Jan 2018 45,608 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 30,217 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 19,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper blade split but still clears screen

Pass 20 Feb 2015 10,332 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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VO12 BWM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VO12 BWM, 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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VO12 BWM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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