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BJ62 BHD

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,866 mi
Last recorded69,866 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 BHD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 69,866 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 69,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 63,764 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 56,882 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 50,181 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 50,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 44,641 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 44,641 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2020 39,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 35,030 miles

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

offside+nearside front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2019 35,030 miles

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

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

offside+nearside front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2018 28,412 miles

exhaust coroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 23,832 miles

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 20,022 miles

lower engine stabilier split

Pass 14 Sep 2015 15,577 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn low 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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BJ62 BHD is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BJ62 BHD, 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 BJ62 BHD registered?

BJ62 BHD is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 October 2012.

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