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VN12 YKJ

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,508 mi
Last recorded109,508 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 YKJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 109,508 miles

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

front headlamps slightly misty

under body/components has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2025 104,996 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2024 99,206 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber wearing thin on edge. (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 95,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 91,247 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2021 77,448 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2020 68,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2020 68,596 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 59,714 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2019 59,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 52,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 27 Feb 2017 36,029 miles

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 21,851 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 18,521 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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VN12 YKJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White 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 VN12 YKJ, 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 YKJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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