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FL61 YTX

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

176,383 mi
Last recorded176,383 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 YTX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 176,383 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2025 158,647 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed with slight play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 142,247 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front driver door slight defective

Pass 21 Jul 2023 121,203 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 121,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 104,629 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 92,174 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 80,250 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 71,736 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 71,736 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 61,625 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 55,028 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 52,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 35,650 miles

n/s o/s front inner brake pads wearing low

rear screen wiper blade very badly worn/split

steering clunky on column but no faults seen at time of test suggest investigate

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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FL61 YTX 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 FL61 YTX, 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 FL61 YTX registered?

FL61 YTX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is FL61 YTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 YTX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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