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YH61 LUA

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,519 mi
Last recorded96,519 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 LUA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 96,519 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 87,712 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 79,191 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 69,251 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 69,251 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr, short to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 66,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear inside rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 66,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear inside rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear inside rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 58,179 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 52,404 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 52,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 49,773 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 43,184 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion in rear wheel arches

Pass 5 Oct 2017 36,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged from flexi (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre showing cracks due to age

Pass 17 Oct 2016 28,031 miles

Front Lower Oil leak

Front slight edge on front brake discs

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn and cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2015 19,931 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 16,049 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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YH61 LUA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YH61 LUA, 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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YH61 LUA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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