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BJ12 NEF

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,752 mi
Last recorded102,752 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 NEF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 102,752 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 94,466 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 87,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 78,210 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 78,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 60,583 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 50,758 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 50,758 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 45,802 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,736 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 40,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight play in offside steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 29 Mar 2018 36,179 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,210 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,759 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,400 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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BJ12 NEF is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BJ12 NEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ12 NEF registered?

BJ12 NEF is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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