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YF12 MLK

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,657 mi
Last recorded73,657 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 MLK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 73,657 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 73,657 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 66,987 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 66,987 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 63,445 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 63,445 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 61,331 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 54,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 49,032 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 43,988 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 34,189 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 25,757 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 18,294 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 12,167 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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YF12 MLK is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YF12 MLK, 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 YF12 MLK registered?

YF12 MLK is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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