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BJ12 PNV

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,712 mi
Last recorded78,712 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 PNV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2026 78,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side wing slightly damage.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 77,524 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 77,524 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 70,035 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 60,049 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 54,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 49,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension components corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 49,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension components corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 47,061 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 41,846 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 36,311 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 30,273 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 30,273 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 23,844 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,550 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 18,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 PNV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ12 PNV, 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 PNV registered?

BJ12 PNV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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