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YK12 VPA

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,298 mi
Last recorded34,298 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 34,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 31,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall damaged, perishing & cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside wall damaged, perishing & cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 28,657 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 28,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 24,769 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 22,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 19,290 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,688 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 12,946 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 VPA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VPA, 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 VPA registered?

YK12 VPA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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