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YK12 GTN

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,385 mi
Last recorded95,385 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 GTN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 95,385 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 91,449 miles

sump corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2024 91,449 miles

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

sump corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 87,622 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 87,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 85,658 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 85,658 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 82,321 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 78,992 miles

knock felt through steering column

Fail 20 Jul 2021 78,992 miles

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

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

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))

knock felt through steering column

Pass 14 Aug 2020 65,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 50,890 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 50,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 39,800 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 30,054 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 18,860 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 8,982 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 8,799 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 GTN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GTN, 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 YK12 GTN registered?

YK12 GTN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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