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AM05 YER

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

65,664 mi
Last recorded65,664 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM05 YER
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 65,664 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 114,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 61,079 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 61,078 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer Lambda 1.165 (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 86,781 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 55,378 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 82,399 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 52,580 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 52,580 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 77,428 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 49,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 71,507 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 45,228 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 62,882 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 42,240 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 59,811 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 55,851 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 38,131 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 38,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2018 48,320 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 32,206 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,324 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 23,481 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 23,481 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,795 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 16,694 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 19,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

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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AM05 YER is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 AM05 YER, 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 AM05 YER registered?

AM05 YER is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 October 2012.

Is AM05 YER safe to buy?

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