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BF62 PBU

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,483 mi
Last recorded62,483 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 PBU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 62,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 61,450 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 59,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 58,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 55,375 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 53,487 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 44,491 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 44,417 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 38,987 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 38,987 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,043 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 32,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 22,577 miles

Both rear tyres have slight tread distortion.

Offside Front Tyre tread worn out on inner edge.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 22,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres have slight tread distortion.

Offside Front Tyre tread worn out on inner edge.

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 PBU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 BF62 PBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF62 PBU registered?

BF62 PBU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is BF62 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 PBU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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