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BJ12 LYP

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,126 mi
Last recorded19,126 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 LYP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 19,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 18,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 16,874 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 16,862 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 15,716 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 14,611 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 13,299 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 12,604 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 12,462 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 11,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 10,018 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 8,131 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 6,331 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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BJ12 LYP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ12 LYP, 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 BJ12 LYP registered?

BJ12 LYP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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