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Y11 CHC

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,379 mi
Last recorded100,379 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 CHC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 100,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2026 100,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2025 96,350 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 88,986 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 88,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 79,649 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 69,868 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 63,778 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 61,594 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 55,848 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

steering system feels notchy on the lock to lock test.

Pass 21 Apr 2018 50,784 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 29 Apr 2017 45,183 miles

front inner brake pads appear worn

front wipers smeary

Pass 21 May 2016 38,953 miles

rear parking brakes show a low overall performance effort of 19%.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 19%.

steering system feels slightly notchy.

Pass 22 May 2015 33,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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Y11 CHC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black 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 Y11 CHC, 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 Y11 CHC registered?

Y11 CHC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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