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BJ12 NEO

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,801 mi
Last recorded20,801 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 NEO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 20,801 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 20,685 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 20,295 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 19,579 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 18,755 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 17,824 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 17,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 16,717 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 15,608 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 14,067 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 12,482 miles

all tyres sidewalls perishing,splitting

Pass 27 May 2016 10,976 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 10,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 9,209 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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 NEO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NEO, 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 NEO registered?

BJ12 NEO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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