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YC12 AXD

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,061 mi
Last recorded65,061 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 65,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 61,206 miles

heat shield insecure.

Pass 22 May 2024 56,994 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 53,381 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 53,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 49,244 miles

Slight play in offside rack arm

Fail 6 May 2022 49,244 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer detached . Needs middle and back (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Slight play in offside rack arm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable 195/45 R16 84V ()

Pass 12 Apr 2021 45,237 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45 R16 84W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45 R16 84W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 37,578 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 32,862 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 28,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,784 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 18,248 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 AXD is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 YC12 AXD, 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 AXD registered?

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

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