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YB12 VAY

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,464 mi
Last recorded36,464 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 VAY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 36,464 miles

Front TYRES SCRUBBING

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Pass 20 Aug 2025 33,757 miles

corrosion to front subframe and rear axle

Fail 20 Aug 2025 33,756 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to front subframe and rear axle

Pass 16 Aug 2024 30,755 miles

Front AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 27,945 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 27,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 24,088 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 24,087 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 20,360 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 20,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation FOOT AND HANDBRAKE (1.2.1 (d))

Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALLS SPLIT TO CORDS BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 16,270 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 10,719 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 8,310 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre un-repairable

Pass 1 Aug 2017 5,793 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre centre area

Pass 3 Aug 2016 4,005 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 2,445 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VAY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VAY, 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 VAY registered?

YB12 VAY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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