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BT61 HSJ

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,311 mi
Last recorded98,311 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 HSJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 98,311 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 83,348 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front units cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 69,886 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 58,551 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 52,639 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 45,458 miles

Rear springs/inner sills rusty

Fail 1 Feb 2021 45,458 miles

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

Rear springs/inner sills rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2020 41,944 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 41,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 37,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 33,881 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 30,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 24,552 miles

Nearside wiper blade smears the screen slightly and blade is beginning to split both ends

both front tyres beginning to crack and perish

Pass 29 Jan 2015 18,052 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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BT61 HSJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT61 HSJ, 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 BT61 HSJ registered?

BT61 HSJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is BT61 HSJ safe to buy?

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