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YB62 CAE

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,215 mi
Last recorded63,215 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 CAE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 63,215 miles

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 60,009 miles

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 57,236 miles

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 55,239 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective slight play ()

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2022 55,234 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective slight play ()

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 53,086 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 53,086 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 50,883 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 50,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 46,594 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 42,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear road wheel bead rim distorted

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 13 Nov 2018 42,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear road wheel bead rim distorted

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 38,052 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 38,050 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre in poor condition, worn on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Nov 2016 32,701 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 32,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 26,801 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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YB62 CAE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YB62 CAE, 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 YB62 CAE registered?

YB62 CAE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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