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Y121 AAB

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,530 mi
Last recorded78,530 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 AAB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 78,530 miles

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 20 Sep 2024 70,436 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 61,867 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 61,867 miles

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 54,028 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 54,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 47,246 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 42,724 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 38,134 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 31,178 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 25,576 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 19 Sep 2016 19,872 miles

n/s/f wiper split on edge.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 14,527 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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Y121 AAB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y121 AAB, 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 Y121 AAB registered?

Y121 AAB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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