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YC12 AET

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,667 mi
Last recorded94,667 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 AET
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 94,667 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 87,761 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 87,755 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 82,289 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 77,879 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 72,689 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 69,405 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 67,653 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 58,300 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 58,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 48,991 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 39,757 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 30,758 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,261 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 AET is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AET, 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 AET registered?

YC12 AET is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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