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VN12 YKD

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,311 mi
Last recorded65,311 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 YKD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 65,311 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 65,310 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 61,362 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jun 2024 52,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 52,791 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 45,772 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Jul 2022 44,468 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 43,146 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 43,146 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 40,947 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 35,451 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 27,761 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 19,417 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 19,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 11,982 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 5,228 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 5,108 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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VN12 YKD is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VN12 YKD, 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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VN12 YKD is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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