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BG62 TYZ

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,942 mi
Last recorded101,942 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 TYZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 101,942 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 97,385 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 97,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced advise polish (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced advise polish (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 92,147 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 92,147 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 86,719 miles

Corrosion under the vehicle.

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust pipe is corroded.

Rear wiper blade is split.

Fail 12 Nov 2022 86,616 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Corrosion under the vehicle.

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust pipe is corroded.

Rear wiper blade is split.

Pass 12 Nov 2021 81,055 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 81,055 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 75,568 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 69,476 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 60,581 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 51,039 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 41,242 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front windscreen wiper blade slightly perrished

Pass 4 Nov 2015 31,930 miles

Offside front and nearside front tyres badly worn on inner edges

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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BG62 TYZ 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 BG62 TYZ, 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 BG62 TYZ registered?

BG62 TYZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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