MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,851 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front HEATSHIELD LOOSE
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
UNDERBODY HAS CORROSION THROUGHTOUT
Exhaust heat shield front section insecure
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust heat shield front section insecure
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR B PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR B PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
various suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
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YK12 VNP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VNP, 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 VNP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2012.
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