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YF61 VBB

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,278 mi
Last recorded109,278 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 VBB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 109,278 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

General Under Body Corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2025 102,653 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 98,895 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 94,956 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 94,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged casing broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 86,559 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 80,085 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 74,021 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 74,019 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 64,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 56,264 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 56,264 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,655 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,083 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 34,472 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 VBB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBB, 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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YF61 VBB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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