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YG62 CJV

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,144 mi
Last recorded58,144 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 CJV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 58,144 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2024 55,547 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Sep 2024 55,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2023 52,053 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2022 48,858 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mounting in swept area and 'A' zone ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 45,244 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 45,244 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 41,220 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 37,515 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 31 Aug 2018 33,821 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,544 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 26,129 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 26,129 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,198 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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YG62 CJV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YG62 CJV, 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 CJV registered?

YG62 CJV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is YG62 CJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 CJV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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