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YH61 VGF

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,613 mi
Last recorded63,613 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 63,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 61,576 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 60,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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Pass 25 Nov 2022 58,517 miles

under body corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 56,843 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 55,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Nov 2020 55,895 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 55,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 50,381 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 50,381 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 40,263 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 28,223 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 15,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 4,453 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 VGF is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VGF, 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 VGF is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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