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YH62 FJZ

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,868 mi
Last recorded62,868 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 FJZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 62,868 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 62,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 59,005 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 59,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 53,513 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 48,855 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 48,854 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 37,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 37,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 30,521 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 30,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 28,838 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 22,504 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 17,631 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 14,316 miles

Nearside Front tyre split all the way around inner sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2015 10,085 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

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 FJZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FJZ, 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 FJZ registered?

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

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