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YG62 BUA

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,894 mi
Last recorded34,894 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 BUA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 34,894 miles

aux belt cracked

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2025 34,893 miles

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

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

aux belt cracked

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2024 31,132 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 28,360 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 25,239 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 22,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 21,672 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 19,664 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 18,212 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 16,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 13,451 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 9,995 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 9,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YG62 BUA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon 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 YG62 BUA, 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 YG62 BUA registered?

YG62 BUA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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