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AV12 YPZ

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,136 mi
Last recorded67,136 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 67,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 63,580 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 63,580 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 59,012 miles

steering notchy

Pass 3 Apr 2023 53,711 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 53,711 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 46,404 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 40,795 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 40,795 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 40,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated ALL TYRE`S RE INFLATED. (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN THE TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 40,038 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 40,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 39,159 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 35,583 miles

rear tyres worn uneven and slightly perished

Pass 25 Jun 2016 27,571 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 21,228 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 21,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YPZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AV12 YPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 YPZ registered?

AV12 YPZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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