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BD62 LMJ

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,169 mi
Last recorded196,169 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 LMJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 196,169 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 196,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 193,193 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 187,835 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 187,618 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 165,987 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 144,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 135,997 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 135,993 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 125,155 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 124,865 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 103,990 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 84,256 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 63,180 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 14 Dec 2015 63,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn

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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BD62 LMJ 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 66.7%.

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 BD62 LMJ, 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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BD62 LMJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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