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BF62 BHJ

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,149 mi
Last recorded79,149 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 BHJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 79,149 miles

fuel tank heat shield loose danger of falling off, and exposing tank to excess heat

Fail 28 Aug 2025 79,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

fuel tank heat shield loose danger of falling off, and exposing tank to excess heat

Pass 5 Sep 2024 76,103 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 76,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 71,993 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2022 68,098 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 65,094 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 61,857 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 57,921 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 57,921 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 48,251 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,699 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 31,947 miles

All tyres cracking on outer edges.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Sep 2015 22,649 miles

offside and nearside front tyres feathering on inner edges and just starting to go bald

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Fail 5 Sep 2015 22,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front tyres feathering on inner edges and just starting to go bald

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

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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BF62 BHJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black 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 BF62 BHJ, 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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BF62 BHJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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