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BF56 BAB

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,416 mi
Last recorded56,416 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 BAB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 56,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 56,404 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 54,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing uneven over tread width (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 49,934 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 43,400 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 36,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front pads wearing slightly

Fail 15 Jul 2020 36,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front pads wearing slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2019 30,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 27,545 miles

Rear both tyre tread stepping out

Pass 19 Jul 2017 23,885 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2017 23,885 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 19,882 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 15,859 miles

nearside wiper blade ends torn

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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BF56 BAB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF56 BAB, 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 BF56 BAB registered?

BF56 BAB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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