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VO12 BWU

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,015 mi
Last recorded113,015 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 BWU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 113,015 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

wear in steering rack worm drive area

Pass 20 Feb 2025 106,008 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 96,171 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 96,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 86,396 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 78,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 78,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 72,730 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2021 72,730 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2020 67,655 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 61,250 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 51,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 40,601 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,289 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,493 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 BWU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO12 BWU, 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 VO12 BWU registered?

VO12 BWU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is VO12 BWU safe to buy?

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