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AO61 YBV

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,700 mi
Last recorded96,700 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 YBV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 96,700 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 92,632 miles

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 90,742 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 89,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 87,687 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 87,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 85,979 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 82,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads approx 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 82,270 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 79,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 73,444 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

nearside wiper worn slightly

rear wiper worn

under body covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2018 73,444 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav holder/permits (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

nearside wiper worn slightly

rear wiper worn

under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 66,530 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 57,429 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 21 Jan 2015 47,957 miles

both front tyres wearing close too limit

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 YBV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO61 YBV, 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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AO61 YBV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 February 2012.

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