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YG12 LNA

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,082 mi
Last recorded96,082 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 LNA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 96,082 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 92,542 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 92,428 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 87,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 83,243 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 83,197 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 66,697 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 66,697 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 55,148 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack pinion worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 55,144 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack pinion worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 47,333 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 41,225 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 33,985 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 26,671 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 22,811 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,937 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YG12 LNA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG12 LNA, 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 YG12 LNA registered?

YG12 LNA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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