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YF61 VAY

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,009 mi
Last recorded119,009 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 VAY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 119,009 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 119,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 116,519 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 27 Jan 2024 104,190 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 99,168 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 99,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 96,092 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 96,092 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 88,063 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 88,062 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 81,476 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 72,611 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 72,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,782 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 52,385 miles

nearside rear tyre mishaped

Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,276 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 28,797 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 28,797 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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YF61 VAY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 YF61 VAY, 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 YF61 VAY registered?

YF61 VAY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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