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AV61 YKL

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,679 mi
Last recorded60,679 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 YKL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 60,679 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 60,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 58,355 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 55,096 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 55,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 51,195 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 45,479 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 45,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 38,383 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 34,802 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 30,065 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 25,275 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 21,263 miles

steering operation knocks when turned side to side

Fail 18 Jan 2017 21,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering operation knocks when turned side to side

Pass 5 Jan 2016 16,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf fog lamp damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2015 12,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AV61 YKL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AV61 YKL, 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 YKL registered?

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

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