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YB62 CAX

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,662 mi
Last recorded53,662 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 CAX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 53,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back brake pipes covered in grease/dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General corrosion to front subframe but all solid (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion to front and rear suspension components but all solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside front and rear chassis has general corrosion and flaking but all solid (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 51,176 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General corrosion and flaking to front sub frame all solid (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion and flaking to both front and rear suspension components / all solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General corrosion and flaking to nearside and offside front and rear chassis in parts all solid (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 47,717 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 47,717 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn and insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 42,121 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 34,560 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 31,599 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 29,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 26,231 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 21,861 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 17,805 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 12,807 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Fail 17 Dec 2015 12,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber torn badly (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Offside Front wiper slightly torn

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 CAX 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 YB62 CAX, 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 CAX registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB62 CAX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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