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YC12 UGS

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,416 mi
Last recorded107,416 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 UGS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 107,416 miles

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

Front front subframe corroided

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))

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Rear rear axle corroided

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 107,409 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Front front subframe corroided

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))

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Rear rear axle corroided

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 100,107 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 91,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 91,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 84,684 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,251 miles

Both front strut dust covers are torn

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 82,250 miles

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

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

Both front strut dust covers are torn

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 75,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 68,803 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 68,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 62,175 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,470 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2017 47,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2016 32,162 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 14,850 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 UGS is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc 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 UGS, 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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YC12 UGS is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 May 2012.

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