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YK12 VNB

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,972 mi
Last recorded52,972 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 52,972 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 52,972 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 51,003 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 49,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 46,653 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 43,657 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 40,892 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 39,376 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 35,297 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 31,554 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 27,815 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 45 16 80w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 18,046 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 VNB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YK12 VNB, 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 VNB registered?

YK12 VNB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YK12 VNB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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