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BG12 ZRF

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,770 mi
Last recorded55,770 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 ZRF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 55,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion to rear under body

Pass 3 Sep 2024 55,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 55,213 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 53,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 53,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 50,646 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 46,652 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 43,288 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 41,894 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 41,894 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 38,980 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 34,496 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 30,320 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,814 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Jul 2015 24,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BG12 ZRF is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG12 ZRF, 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 BG12 ZRF registered?

BG12 ZRF is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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