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BF62 LFJ

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,828 mi
Last recorded62,828 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 LFJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 62,828 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 57,455 miles

front brake pads low/worn

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread

rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2025 57,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front brake pads low/worn

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 54,772 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Mar 2024 54,772 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 52,982 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 52,982 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 51,658 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 51,658 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 48,152 miles

Headlights different styles

Pass 28 Jan 2019 41,184 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 28,193 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2016 18,620 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 13,438 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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BF62 LFJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF62 LFJ, 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 BF62 LFJ registered?

BF62 LFJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is BF62 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 LFJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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