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GL12 YXJ

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,450 mi
Last recorded89,450 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 YXJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 89,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

slight knock from steering column

Fail 10 Jul 2026 89,450 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

slight knock from steering column

Pass 11 Jul 2025 83,022 miles

slight knock from steering column

Fail 11 Jul 2025 83,022 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight knock from steering column

Pass 17 Jul 2024 76,548 miles

Rear exhaust heatshields loose

Fail 17 Jul 2024 76,548 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heatshields loose

Pass 7 Jul 2023 70,137 miles

Knocking/ play from steering UJ/ rack area

Fail 7 Jul 2023 70,137 miles

Knocking/ play from steering UJ/ rack area

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 61,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large, deep cut across width of tyre tread, no cords seen. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 61,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large, deep cut across width of tyre tread, no cords seen. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 51,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large, deep cut across entire width of tyre's tread, but no cords felt or seen. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wiper's smearing wind-screen but still clear view.

Fail 12 Jul 2021 51,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Large, deep split around 3/4 of inner sidewall circumference. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large, deep cut across entire width of tyre's tread, but no cords felt or seen. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wiper's smearing wind-screen but still clear view.

Pass 8 Jul 2020 44,064 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers have come apart

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle tested in damp/ wet conditions.

Fail 8 Jul 2020 44,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Both front shock absorber dust covers have come apart

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle tested in damp/ wet conditions.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,527 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 30,148 miles

brake fluid level between min/max

distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

front brake pads appear to be getting low

front shockabsorbers dust covers deteriating

n/s/r tyre inner side wall deteriating

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Jul 2017 24,333 miles

corrosion to rear suspension coil springs

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall deteriating

screw in n/s/f tyre

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 10 Jul 2017 24,333 miles

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

corrosion to rear suspension coil springs

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall deteriating

screw in n/s/f tyre

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Jul 2016 14,083 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

n/s wiper blade smearing screen

n/s/f and rear tyres deteriating on inner edges

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 11 Jul 2016 14,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

n/s wiper blade smearing screen

n/s/f and rear tyres deteriating on inner edges

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Jul 2015 8,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

vehicle tested under wet conditions

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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GL12 YXJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GL12 YXJ, 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 GL12 YXJ registered?

GL12 YXJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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