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BK62 PJO

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,481 mi
Last recorded74,481 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 PJO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 74,481 miles

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

steering rack inner joints worn

Pass 15 Apr 2025 68,805 miles

Nearside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

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

Rear rear heat shield missing

Fail 7 Apr 2025 68,805 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine leak from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

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

Rear rear heat shield missing

Pass 25 Apr 2024 63,478 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 63,478 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 59,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside headlamp slightly damaged

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 59,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside headlamp slightly damaged

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Sep 2022 50,566 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Sep 2021 39,677 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2021 39,640 miles

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

Nearside headlamp slightly damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2020 35,142 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 35,142 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 30,035 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 30,035 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 25,585 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 20,941 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 20,941 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both lens over sprayed red (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 15,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers & under trays fit

Pass 10 Sep 2015 9,721 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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BK62 PJO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BK62 PJO, 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 BK62 PJO registered?

BK62 PJO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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The MOT history for BK62 PJO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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