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YA61 EFO

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,408 mi
Last recorded108,408 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA61 EFO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 108,408 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 102,549 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 95,168 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 88,363 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 82,165 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 76,702 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 76,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 73,178 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 63,933 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 52,747 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Feb 2017 42,899 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

covers under car

Pass 4 Feb 2016 33,774 miles

covers under car

Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,022 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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YA61 EFO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YA61 EFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA61 EFO registered?

YA61 EFO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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The MOT history for YA61 EFO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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