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YC12 UGE

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,766 mi
Last recorded77,766 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 UGE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 77,766 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner tread close to sidewall ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump is corroded and slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear gasket (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

Pass 30 Aug 2024 66,192 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

Fail 29 Aug 2024 66,191 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

Pass 30 Aug 2023 55,953 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 54,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 54,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 50,920 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 47,204 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 47,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 39,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Fail 3 May 2019 39,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Pass 1 May 2018 32,133 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 32,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2017 27,040 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 10 May 2016 20,599 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 14,218 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 UGE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UGE, 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 UGE registered?

YC12 UGE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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