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YF61 VNB

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,614 mi
Last recorded109,614 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 VNB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 109,614 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 98,297 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 83,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 83,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 72,853 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 66,525 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 66,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 60,311 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 52,773 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 52,773 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 43,171 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 33,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 25,199 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 27 Jan 2015 18,253 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 VNB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 YF61 VNB, 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 VNB registered?

YF61 VNB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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