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YK12 VOU

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,534 mi
Last recorded33,534 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 33,534 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 33,071 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 31,821 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 30,112 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 28,341 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 25,660 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 25,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2020 24,062 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 24,062 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 20,955 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 20,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 16,280 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 11,648 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 7,911 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 5,265 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 VOU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 VOU, 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 VOU registered?

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

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