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BJ62 KMG

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,217 mi
Last recorded91,217 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 KMG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 91,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 89,208 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))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 89,208 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 85,504 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 85,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation. (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 82,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 82,263 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 78,075 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,973 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,406 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 69,406 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 60,141 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 60,141 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 11 Aug 2017 52,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 13 Jun 2016 41,077 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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BJ62 KMG is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KMG, 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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BJ62 KMG is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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