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AV12 YRD

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

20,091 mi
Last recorded20,091 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YRD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 20,091 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 19,781 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 19,129 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 18,698 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 18,698 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 16,942 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 16,942 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 16,783 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 15,797 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 15,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 14,254 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 12,973 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 11,065 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 11,065 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 9,100 miles

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 YRD is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YRD, 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 YRD registered?

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

Is AV12 YRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 YRD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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