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SK12 YST

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,522 mi
Last recorded61,522 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 YST
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 61,522 miles

Both sides front sub frame mounting covered with underseal

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

unable to fully inspect front sub frame due to covered with underseal & corroded

unable to fully inspect rear suspension components & underbody due to covered with underseal

Fail 1 Oct 2025 61,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides front sub frame mounting covered with underseal

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

unable to fully inspect front sub frame due to covered with underseal & corroded

unable to fully inspect rear suspension components & underbody due to covered with underseal

Pass 4 Oct 2024 56,182 miles

vehicle heavely coated with underseal underbody

Fail 23 Aug 2024 56,162 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear securing bolt is loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle fractured excessive corrosion (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake disc backing plate insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2023 55,080 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 53,220 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Noise From steering Rack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 49,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front N/S and O/S Rear N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Noise from steering rack

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Edge ()

Fail 14 Jun 2021 49,242 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front N/S and O/S Rear N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Noise from steering rack

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Edge ()

Pass 26 Jun 2020 46,868 miles

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

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

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

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

both front drive shafts corroded

noise from steering rack

numerous front suspension components corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 42,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded

noise from steering system on lock to lock check

Pass 6 Apr 2018 38,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wiper blade torn

exhaust corroded at middle / rear section

Pass 23 Mar 2017 34,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,299 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 25,697 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 25,634 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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 YST is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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