2012 MAZDA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MAZDA
- Year
- 2012
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1560 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 2 April 2027 (292 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 29,621 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 67/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2012 Mazda has 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 29,621 miles. The most recent MOT in March 2026 failed due to a ball joint advisory, which was then passed, but this suggests the owner is only addressing issues when forced by MOT requirements.
The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 6,238 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though annual mileage has varied significantly over its 14-year life.
Things to check
- Recurring tyre advisories (Oct 2018) escalated to major failures (Mar 2026), indicating reactive maintenance.
- Anti-roll bar linkage and dust cover advisories (Oct 2018) also recurred, pointing to a pattern of neglect.
- The most recent MOT (Mar 2026) failed due to a ball joint advisory, which was then passed, suggesting owner only addresses issues when forced by MOT.
- The 2017-10-26 retest after failure is unusually long (over 1 year), suggesting a period of non-compliance.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2025): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
- Valid MOT until April 2027, providing significant peace of mind for the next 3 years.
- Consistent, normal mileage for its age, averaging 6,238 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 29,621 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2016 | FAIL | 35,924 mi |
PRS Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
|
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 35,924 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 41,292 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 45,773 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2019 | FAIL | 51,656 mi |
PRS Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
|
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 51,656 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 54,325 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2021 | FAIL | 56,297 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 56,297 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 59,269 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Apr 2023 | FAIL | 60,420 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 60,420 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 67,756 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 77,981 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2026 | FAIL | 88,719 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 88,728 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ62 KMO, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.