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AV61 YKE

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,081 mi
Last recorded72,081 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 YKE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 72,081 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 72,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 66,361 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 66,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Codes cleared for retest but may return in future (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 66,359 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jan 2024 60,312 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 54,257 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 46,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner edge wear (195 45 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 46,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner edge wear (195 45 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 41,540 miles

Both headlamps cloudy

Steering uj knocking

Pass 15 Jan 2020 37,989 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 33,289 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 28,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 23,063 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 17,561 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 11,554 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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AV61 YKE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV61 YKE, 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 AV61 YKE registered?

AV61 YKE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is AV61 YKE safe to buy?

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