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YK12 VNO

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,789 mi
Last recorded84,789 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 VNO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 84,789 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 78,324 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 78,072 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 73,302 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 67,521 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 55,098 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2022 55,098 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick uneven wear on pads strip check condition fully of discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 53,384 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 53,384 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 52,462 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 50,661 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,384 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 45,676 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,410 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,003 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 VNO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VNO, 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 VNO registered?

YK12 VNO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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