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BJ62 BGZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,448 mi
Last recorded58,448 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 BGZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 58,448 miles

Rear Subframe and underbody undersealed

Pass 15 Oct 2024 56,829 miles

heavy undersealed

Pass 10 Oct 2023 54,385 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 52,716 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 51,231 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,277 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 46,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 42,696 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 39,564 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,632 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 33,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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BJ62 BGZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 34,465 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ62 BGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BJ62 BGZ registered?

BJ62 BGZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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