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SK12 YSF

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,110 mi
Last recorded79,110 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 79,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Beam axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Mar 2025 72,078 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 66,709 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside pipes corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 66,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside pipes corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 67,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 58,654 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 58,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 55,891 miles

Both rear shock absorber upper mounts corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Also slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tail light lens cracked

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,546 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Mar 2020 53,546 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2019 44,672 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 44,672 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 37,451 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 27,058 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 20,533 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 15,867 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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SK12 YSF is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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