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YB12 TOJ

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,613 mi
Last recorded72,613 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 TOJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 72,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER ()

Offside Front 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 8 Feb 2025 69,907 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 69,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 66,350 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 62,416 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 58,920 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 54,523 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 54,523 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2020 51,220 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 46,113 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Aug 2019 46,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 36,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 26,720 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 16,849 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 13,431 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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YB12 TOJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB12 TOJ, 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 YB12 TOJ registered?

YB12 TOJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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