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FX12 YDA

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,641 mi
Last recorded98,641 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 YDA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 98,641 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 88,456 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

steering system knocking

Pass 8 Nov 2023 80,985 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 80,955 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 72,707 miles

Inner track rod has slight play in ball joint or rack - knocking

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Drive shaft inner joint has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 6 Nov 2021 68,984 miles

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

steering rack rough to turn but not excessive

Pass 17 Nov 2020 65,504 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust heatshield insecure.

steering noisy on operation

Pass 21 Jun 2019 60,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven

Steering system knocking

Fail 19 Jun 2019 60,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven

Steering system knocking

Pass 26 Apr 2018 50,787 miles

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)

noise from steering column area, on lock to lock

Fail 25 Apr 2018 50,787 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 42,232 miles

Nearside Front slight play in n/s track rod

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 May 2017 42,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front slight play in n/s track rod

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2016 31,211 miles

Both front tyres have slight damage to sidewalls

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,040 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall from kerb damage on wheel also

o/s/r tyre cut on outer sidewall, not showing cords at time of inspection

slight nocking feeling from steering column when turning steering lock to lock

Fail 18 Mar 2015 21,816 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall from kerb damage on wheel also

o/s/r tyre cut on outer sidewall, not showing cords at time of inspection

slight nocking feeling from steering column when turning steering lock to lock

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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FX12 YDA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FX12 YDA, 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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FX12 YDA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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