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YH61 YTR

2012 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,543 mi
Last recorded77,543 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 YTR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 77,543 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 70,653 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished and cut to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2024 64,479 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 61,498 miles

Engine top cover fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2022 59,701 miles

Engine top cover fitted

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

Plastic covers fitted over brake fuel lines

Plastic undertray fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2022 59,677 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Engine top cover fitted

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

Plastic covers fitted over brake fuel lines

Plastic undertray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2021 57,124 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 55,320 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 50,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split cords not yet visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 46,388 miles

Rear both tyres have high and low spots on the inner edges.

Fail 23 Feb 2018 46,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear both tyres have high and low spots on the inner edges.

Pass 4 Feb 2017 41,615 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 37,507 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres going out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2015 30,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YTR is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel 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 YTR, 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 YH61 YTR registered?

YH61 YTR is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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