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GK12 YDP

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,796 mi
Last recorded110,796 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 YDP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 110,796 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 110,792 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 108,153 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Feb 2025 103,061 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose covered in tape (3.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface rust

undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2023 97,770 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 97,767 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2022 92,284 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 92,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2021 87,871 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 87,861 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 84,660 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play offside front inner steering joint showing signs of wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 80,185 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 34,841 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 31,390 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 26,561 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 26,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre punctured outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2015 22,148 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 22,148 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GK12 YDP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GK12 YDP, 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 GK12 YDP registered?

GK12 YDP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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