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AO62 BYP

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,421 mi
Last recorded38,421 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 BYP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 38,421 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 36,579 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 34,769 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 32,540 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 29,499 miles

steering feels rough (but no play found)

tyres perished

Pass 10 Aug 2020 27,587 miles

tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Aug 2019 25,682 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 22,510 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 19,368 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 15,526 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 11,354 miles

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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AO62 BYP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO62 BYP, 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 AO62 BYP registered?

AO62 BYP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is AO62 BYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 BYP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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