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AV12 YPJ

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,771 mi
Last recorded79,771 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YPJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 79,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 May 2026 79,771 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside / offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both len/s cover/s are missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 May 2025 71,864 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 63,000 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 55,168 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 47,740 miles

Offside number plate light is not working.

Wipers smear.

Fail 13 Jul 2022 47,740 miles

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

Drivebelt is deteriorating.

Offside number plate light is not working.

Wipers smear.

Pass 4 Jul 2021 40,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 31,516 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 9 Aug 2018 21,553 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Jul 2017 19,539 miles

Front both tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has sidewall damage recommend replacement

Offside Front Tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 25 Jul 2016 17,078 miles

(both front tyres have small cuts in sidewalls)

(undertrays fitted)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 14,322 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall.

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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AV12 YPJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AV12 YPJ, 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 AV12 YPJ registered?

AV12 YPJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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