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YC12 AXT

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,653 mi
Last recorded70,653 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 AXT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 70,653 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 70,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 68,847 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 67,083 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 59,162 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 50,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 50,627 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light mist of oil on OSFdamper (damping unaffected) (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 50,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light mist of oil on OSFdamper (damping unaffected) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 49,523 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges also cracked and perished

Pass 30 Nov 2018 47,530 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 47,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 45,261 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 40,841 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 27,975 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 27,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 14,505 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 AXT is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AXT, 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 AXT registered?

YC12 AXT is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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