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YG12 LNJ

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,375 mi
Last recorded102,375 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 LNJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 102,375 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 94,695 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 86,712 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 86,712 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 78,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 70,263 miles

both nearside and offside rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2021 70,263 miles

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

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

both nearside and offside rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2020 64,759 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 62,985 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 57,986 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 46,497 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge slightly

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged slihtly

Pass 14 Mar 2015 26,068 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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YG12 LNJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YG12 LNJ, 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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YG12 LNJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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