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YC12 AEP

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,158 mi
Last recorded77,158 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 AEP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 77,158 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 72,092 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 65,699 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 4 Apr 2023 64,806 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 62,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 56,836 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 52,002 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,334 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 42,559 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror cover cracked

Nearside Front wiper blade split at ends still clears swept area

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,910 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Wingmirror outer casing slightly damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,803 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2015 20,043 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 AEP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AEP, 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 AEP registered?

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

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