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VO12 BZG

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

180,507 mi
Last recorded180,507 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 BZG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 180,507 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 180,486 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded through within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 180,476 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded badly

o/s rear sill corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2025 175,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s rear sill corroded

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2025 175,099 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s rear sill corroded

o/s front tyre worn badly outer edge close to cord

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 166,345 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2024 166,293 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2023 160,671 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 160,568 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox and engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 151,301 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 151,301 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 140,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 140,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 133,693 miles

Front Macpherson strut top mount bearings rough

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge/shoulder worn in a patch and ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 133,693 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S & O/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut top mount bearings rough

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge/shoulder worn in a patch and ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 108,526 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 87,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 87,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S/F (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 64,934 miles

slight creak from steering

Pass 19 Feb 2016 48,295 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 33,749 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 33,749 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 BZG is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BZG, 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 BZG is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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