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YC12 AEM

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,189 mi
Last recorded112,189 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 AEM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 112,189 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 105,795 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 98,709 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 90,807 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 83,490 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 83,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2021 73,866 miles

minor corrosion to underside of the vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2020 67,803 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 59,860 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 56,305 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 54,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,193 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,282 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,215 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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YC12 AEM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YC12 AEM, 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 YC12 AEM registered?

YC12 AEM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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