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YF61 VZY

2012 Mazda 2

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,392 mi
Last recorded116,392 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 VZY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2024 116,392 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi Broken/Damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

O/S Of Vehicle Damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 112,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

O/S Of Vehicle Damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 104,811 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 101,020 miles

steering column play

Fail 13 Jan 2021 101,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

steering column play

Pass 18 Dec 2019 98,185 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 95,380 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 92,230 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 73,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,421 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,076 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 44,076 miles

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

a wheel alignment check is recommended

Pass 2 Feb 2015 30,241 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 VZY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VZY, 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 VZY registered?

YF61 VZY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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