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YK12 FGL

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,483 mi
Last recorded101,483 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 FGL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 101,483 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 98,811 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 96,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 92,400 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Jan 2023 92,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edges cracked cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 89,054 miles

rear seat and belts can not be assessed due child seat and an other staff on the seat at the time of test

Pass 29 Dec 2020 86,515 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 86,515 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 85,245 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 82,880 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 82,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 81,580 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 74,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall has cuts but not to the cords

Nearside Rear alloy buckled

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear alloy buckled

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 67,213 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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YK12 FGL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YK12 FGL, 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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YK12 FGL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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