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YC12 AFE

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,905 mi
Last recorded25,905 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 AFE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 25,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 23,374 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 23,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 21,315 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 21,131 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively And squeaking when wheel is spun (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 20,901 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 20,351 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 19,569 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 18,703 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 16,828 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 14,810 miles

Rear Inner both 185/55/15 tyres badly spilt

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Pass 16 Apr 2015 8,705 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 AFE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC12 AFE registered?

YC12 AFE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is YC12 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 AFE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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