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AF61 OYP

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,141 mi
Last recorded63,141 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 OYP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 63,141 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 59,541 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 59,520 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering column universal joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jan 2024 56,448 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 56,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 53,099 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 53,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 50,123 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 47,907 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 45,628 miles

Lower Steering system slightly rough column coupling (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 45,628 miles

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

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

Lower Steering system slightly rough column coupling (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 40,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 40,226 miles

Steering system excessively rough rack (2.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 34,699 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 29,163 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 24,464 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 19,090 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner shoulder

OSF tyre worn on inner shoulder

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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AF61 OYP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF61 OYP, 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 AF61 OYP registered?

AF61 OYP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is AF61 OYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 OYP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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