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YG12 LNK

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,313 mi
Last recorded96,313 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 96,313 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2025 96,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

under body corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 89,665 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 85,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2022 82,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Aug 2022 82,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 / 45 / 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Aug 2021 78,791 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 78,791 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 68,673 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 68,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 63,808 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 57,148 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 49,891 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 42,022 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 35,725 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 33,385 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 33,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 LNK is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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