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AO61 YBU

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,580 mi
Last recorded190,580 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 YBU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 190,580 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 190,149 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 161,261 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn/ lipped

Fail 27 Jan 2017 161,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + outer wall curbed (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn/ lipped

Pass 26 Jan 2016 134,989 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 134,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 106,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AO61 YBU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO61 YBU, 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 AO61 YBU registered?

AO61 YBU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is AO61 YBU safe to buy?

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