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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Steering Rack Noisy.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake flex hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear into brake hoses both sides also along centre of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake flex hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides from flex hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear under floor cover corroded at Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and Rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Or steering rack. ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear under floor cover corroded at Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and Rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Or steering rack. ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wiper split
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front wiper split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EF61 YML is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 EF61 YML, 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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EF61 YML is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 January 2012.
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