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YH62 XXO

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,337 mi
Last recorded55,337 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 55,337 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))

both rack ends and track rod ends corroded

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear axle corroded

rough action on steering on lock to lock

Pass 14 Jan 2025 52,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy or possible brake noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes near hoses slightly corroded

both track rod ends and rack ends corroded

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

rear axle and coil spring carriers corroded

steering slightly rough action on lock to lock check

Pass 17 Jan 2024 49,828 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 49,828 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear springs broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades badly worn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 48,002 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 46,246 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 44,677 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 42,634 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 42,634 miles

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged both cracking showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 39,976 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES + CRACKING

Pass 18 Jan 2018 37,291 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 21 Jan 2017 33,755 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2016 29,293 miles

under try fitted some component check

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 XXO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YH62 XXO, 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 XXO registered?

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

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