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YH62 FJJ

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

190,782 mi
Last recorded190,782 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 FJJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 190,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 190,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 missing each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 180,903 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 180,903 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 159,356 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2024 159,341 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 152,506 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))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 145,108 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 134,701 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 111,040 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside front wheel rim damaged

Radial bulge in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 May 2018 111,035 miles

Service brake grabbing severely Both sides rear (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside front wheel rim damaged

Radial bulge in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2017 85,939 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint offside (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges,bulge in nearside front sidewall,sidewalls damaged

offside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2015 49,159 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyre treads unevenly worn and low in places on inner edge

n/s/f tyre tread low and sidewall cut almost to chords

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2015 49,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively splitting (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyre treads unevenly worn and low in places on inner edge

n/s/f tyre tread low and sidewall cut almost to chords

undertrays fitted

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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YH62 FJJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YH62 FJJ, 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 YH62 FJJ registered?

YH62 FJJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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