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BJ12 NEU

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,714 mi
Last recorded82,714 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 82,714 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 74,736 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 74,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 64,412 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 55,087 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 47,101 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 41,980 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 39,152 miles

Both side front lower arm arms bushes slightly worn

Fail 17 Sep 2019 39,152 miles

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

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

Both side front lower arm arms bushes slightly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2018 36,246 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 31,301 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 27,322 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 26,498 miles

Nearside Front bottom arm back bush slightly worn

Nearside Front tyre getting low and bald inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked and slightly out of shape

Offside Front bottom arm back bush slightly worn

Offside Front tyre getting low slightly cracked also low on edges .

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked getting low inner edge and slightly out of shape .

Pass 18 May 2015 19,901 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 NEU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc 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 BJ12 NEU, 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 BJ12 NEU registered?

BJ12 NEU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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