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YC12 AXS

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,420 mi
Last recorded101,420 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 101,420 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 97,256 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 97,256 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 93,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 90,976 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 89,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 screws ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 86,895 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 86,895 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 83,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 80,462 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,069 miles

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

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jun 2016 75,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 73,353 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 AXS is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 AXS, 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 AXS registered?

YC12 AXS is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is YC12 AXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 AXS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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