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YC62 ODL

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,718 mi
Last recorded102,718 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 ODL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 102,718 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 96,823 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 91,737 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 91,737 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 85,215 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 85,215 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,707 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 78,707 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 72,788 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 66,791 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 57,225 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 57,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,712 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 46,712 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 36,536 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 24,701 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 24,701 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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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YC62 ODL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YC62 ODL, 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 YC62 ODL registered?

YC62 ODL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is YC62 ODL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 ODL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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