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DV12 YKM

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,580 mi
Last recorded79,580 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 YKM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 79,580 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 75,827 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 75,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2024 75,750 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2023 74,686 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2023 74,682 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 56,009 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 37,348 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 31,972 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 27,321 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 23,606 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 20,162 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 17,806 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 13,052 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cuts in sidewalls both front tyres

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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DV12 YKM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DV12 YKM, 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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DV12 YKM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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