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BF12 UVB

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,921 mi
Last recorded75,921 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 UVB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 75,921 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 68,643 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 68,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heat shield loose not likely to detach

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 59,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 59,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 54,765 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all fronts worst (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 50,248 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 47,726 miles

steering has slight play at bottom universal joint

Fail 28 Feb 2020 47,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

steering has slight play at bottom universal joint

Pass 4 Mar 2019 41,452 miles

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))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 41,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 35,419 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 28,181 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 28,181 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 15,434 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 9,748 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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BF12 UVB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 BF12 UVB, 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 BF12 UVB registered?

BF12 UVB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BF12 UVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 UVB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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