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AY12 YUL

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,185 mi
Last recorded35,185 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YUL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 35,185 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2025 34,535 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 32,641 miles

Steering column noise

Pass 9 Nov 2023 30,605 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 28,622 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 26,487 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 24,270 miles

Offside Front Plastic mirror housing is damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2019 22,134 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 18,875 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 15,724 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 13,128 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 12,146 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 9,483 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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AY12 YUL 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 100%.

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 AY12 YUL, 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 AY12 YUL registered?

AY12 YUL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is AY12 YUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 YUL shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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