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SL12 YFB

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,767 mi
Last recorded63,767 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 YFB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 63,767 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 59,505 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 59,505 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 55,564 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 50,389 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 45,223 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 39,608 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 39,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 36,185 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 28,436 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 28,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 20,371 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 13,058 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 12,445 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 10,509 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 10,509 miles

Nearside 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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SL12 YFB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White 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 SL12 YFB, 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 SL12 YFB registered?

SL12 YFB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is SL12 YFB safe to buy?

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