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YC12 AYJ

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,675 mi
Last recorded185,675 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 185,675 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 185,674 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 175,459 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 175,458 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 167,570 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 160,138 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 160,138 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 153,067 miles

Front Coil spring corroded corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 153,066 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker tops (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 146,093 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 146,093 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 138,643 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 12,892 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 113,281 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 113,281 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,316 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 64,583 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 42,660 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 AYJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AYJ, 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 AYJ registered?

YC12 AYJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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