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GK12 YEC

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,370 mi
Last recorded54,370 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 YEC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 54,370 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 53,553 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2025 53,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2024 51,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2023 49,158 miles

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

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

general corrosion to steering,brake,suspension components

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 47,662 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 46,648 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 46,397 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,065 miles

Rear rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2018 37,789 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 37,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 33,974 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 29,993 miles

offside front shock boot split

offside front tyre worn low on inner & outer edges

Fail 17 Feb 2016 29,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside front shock boot split

offside front tyre worn low on inner & outer edges

Pass 20 Feb 2015 20,619 miles

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 YEC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK12 YEC, 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 YEC registered?

GK12 YEC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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