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SK12 YRV

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,396 mi
Last recorded34,396 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 YRV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 34,396 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension corroded not seriously weakened

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

slight knock from steering column area

Pass 20 Feb 2025 31,765 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

alternator drive belt cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2025 31,765 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

alternator drive belt cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2024 29,122 miles

Front suspension under sealed

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension under sealed

knock from steering column / rack

Pass 7 Feb 2023 26,866 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear axle beam corroded

knock from steering column area

Pass 31 Jan 2022 25,242 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 23,632 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 23,632 miles

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

Front both front strut gaitors perished and separated no longer preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 22,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 20,083 miles

Front both strut boots torn/split

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 17,302 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 15,011 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 12,148 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 9,570 miles

ns wiper blade split

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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SK12 YRV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 SK12 YRV, 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 SK12 YRV registered?

SK12 YRV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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